Benign scrotal pathology: should all patients undergo surgery?

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the justification for operative intervention in patients undergoing surgery for benign scrotal pathology, and to assess the associated morbidity. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Consecutive patients in two surgical firms who underwent surgery for benign intrascrotal pathology over a 5-year period were studied retrospectively. RESULTS:In all, 102 patients were included in the study (mean age 51.6 years, range 16-86). Most patients had either epididymal cysts (59) or hydroceles (31) or a combination of the two (eight). Some patients (37) underwent ultrasonography before surgery. The indications for surgery were deemed to be strong in 25% of patients but weak or absent in the remainder. Complications occurred in 31 patients, being minor in 18, but significant in 13, resulting in four re-admissions to hospital. There was no significant difference in the complication rate between those patients with strong indications for surgery (37%) and those with weak indications (28%). CONCLUSIONS:Surgery for benign intrascrotal pathology is frequently undertaken for weak clinical indications and carries significant associated morbidity. This could be avoided in many cases by simple reassurance. Judicious use of ultrasonography is advised. A policy of selective surgical intervention is strongly advocated.

journal_name

BJU Int

journal_title

BJU international

authors

Menon VS,Sheridan WG

doi

10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.02276.x

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2001-08-01 00:00:00

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251-4

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3

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1464-4096

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1464-410X

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bju2276

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88

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