Scrotal Surgery
Gold Coast Urologist Dr Elmes performs various procedures on the testes/scrotum.
Hydrocele
This is an abnormal collection of fluid around either testis, which generally gets larger overtime and rarely is it caused by underlying testicular cancer. The sac of fluid needs surgical removal under general anaesthesia. If it is a large volume then you will be in hospital overnight with a drain tube placed in the scrotum.
Vasectomy
This is a procedure to ensure male sterility. A small segment of the two “vas deferens” (tube which expels sperm from each testis into prostate/penis) is cut out and the ends of the tube are tied off. A semen analysis is required 3 months after the procedure and patients must liaise with Dr Elmes or their GP before they are confirmed to be infertile.