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RelaX · 01-11-2005, 11:09 AM

You know.. I was looking for my own topic just now and I couldn't find it because I was looking for the topic at the bottom with 0 replies in it.

It is good to know that, eventhough this is a pretty unique case, that people still try to help with what knowledge they have.

I found some info about the procedure here although, once again, it deals with little children.

"Orchidopexy: How is the surgery done?

The testicle is dissected up and the blood supply and duct (vas deferns) are freed up and mobilized. The hernia is repaired, and the length to bring the testicle into the scrotum is done by dissecting the vessels and ducts.

Afterwards, the testicle is brought down into the scrotum. Surtures are placed to make sure that the testicle does not pull back up out of the scroutm.

What to expect after the surgery

Your child will receive a complete set of instructions on wound care after the surgery. He will be uncomfortable for a few days after surgery, and will generally miss 2 to 4 days of school. He most likely should not participate in physical education or sports for at least 2 weeks after surgery. He will be given pain medication for discomfort, and will notice discomfort if he is too active. He will have sutures on his scrotum where the testicle has been brought down. These sutures should have a triple antibiotic ointment placed over the area at least 3 times a day. In general, these sutures will fall out, without the need for suture removal, in the first 7 to 10 days after surgery."

So I did clear my weekend and with medication, I doubt I'll be going out.
It all just makes me a little nervous. I really wish I could've read something by people that have already undergone it.

01-11-2005, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	You know.. I was looking for my own topic just now and I couldn't find it because I was looking for the topic at the bottom with 0 replies in it. It is good to know that, eventhough this is a pretty unique case, that people still try to help with what knowledge they have. I found some info about the procedure here although, once again, it deals with little children. "Orchidopexy: How is the surgery done? The testicle is dissected up and the blood supply and duct (vas deferns) are freed up and mobilized. The hernia is repaired, and the length to bring the testicle into the scrotum is done by dissecting the vessels and ducts. Afterwards, the testicle is brought down into the scrotum. Surtures are placed to make sure that the testicle does not pull back up out of the scroutm. What to expect after the surgery Your child will receive a complete set of instructions on wound care after the surgery. He will be uncomfortable for a few days after surgery, and will generally miss 2 to 4 days of school. He most likely should not participate in physical education or sports for at least 2 weeks after surgery. He will be given pain medication for discomfort, and will notice discomfort if he is too active. He will have sutures on his scrotum where the testicle has been brought down. These sutures should have a triple antibiotic ointment placed over the area at least 3 times a day. In general, these sutures will fall out, without the need for suture removal, in the first 7 to 10 days after surgery." So I did clear my weekend and with medication, I doubt I'll be going out. It all just makes me a little nervous. I really wish I could've read something by people that have already undergone it. __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein Last edited by RelaX; 01-14-2005 at 06:46 AM.. Reason: Removed pics, to save peoples appetite :)