UP-059-c02 Andrology & genital early
Hydrocele surgery
Infection or wound breakdown
Haematoma and oedema increase the risk of superficial or deeper infection.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Hydrocele surgery Interactive operative model Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
All variants
The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.
The labels above prevent a complication from being implied for an approach where it is not relevant.
02 Evidence
Sources
European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Paediatric Urology
Common congenital, acute scrotal and paediatric reconstructive procedures.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure