UP-059-c01 Andrology & genital early
Hydrocele surgery
Scrotal bleeding or haematoma
The dependent and compliant scrotum can conceal substantial postoperative bleeding.
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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.
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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