title: Results of window operation for primary hydrocele.
abstract: The window operation for hydrocele repair has been reported to be a safe out-patient procedure, with few complications and relapses. In this pilot study the procedure could be safely done on an out-patient basis and the rate of complications (8%) was comparable to that of other procedures. However, 21/23 evaluated hydroceles relapsed and retreatment with a second window operation led to further relapses within a short time. Eight patients with 11 hydroceles required another procedure. We have therefore abandoned the window operation for hydrocele repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Orebro Medical Center, Sweden.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jahnson
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Johansson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012008:Recurrence; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000601:surgery*