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Orchidopexy - Advice for parents.
The operation is to free undecended testicles. The testes are formed in the abdomen and travel down into the scrotum before birth. Sometimes the testes do not find their way down into the scrotum and if they are not in position by one year of age surgical treatment is usually necessary.
The operation requires a small cut in the scrotum and sometimes the groin.
After Surgery:
1. The stitches will dissolve on their own and do not need removing. A small dressing will be placed over the groin wound.
2. There may be some bruising or swelling of the scrotal area. This is not uncommon and will subside gradually.
3. The scrotal wound may ooze a little clear fluid, this is not uncommon.
4. Calpol (Paracetamol) will help to reduce your child's discomfort. Please follow the recommended dosage.
5. You should avoid bathing your child for one week. However, showers or quick dip baths are allowed.
6. On the whole your child should be allowed to do whatever he feels comfortable to do so, but should not be permitted to do sports or ride a bicycle for 2 weeks.
7. Your child will be given an outpatients appointment for approximately three weeks following his operation.
Should you need to consult your GP (Family Doctor) with a problem related to your operation within 3 weeks of surgery we would appreciate you contacting the Day Surgery Unit. This will enable us to monitor your progress. Please ask to speak to the paediatric nurse (Tel: 01482 675066)
Should you need any further help or advice please telephone the Day Surgery Unit, 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday (Tel: 01482 675066) At other times, only in an emergency please contact Ward 130 east, Hull Royal Infirmary (Tel: 01482 674469)
The Day Surgery Unit is continually striving to improve patient information. If you feel we could improve our information we would be pleased to hear from you.
