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Urology (Expert Forum)
male catheter for varicocelectomy?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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male catheter for varicocelectomy?
by henryx12, Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM
I am seeing a urologist for varococelectomy(bilateral), and do not wish to schedule surgery until I have all my Q & A's. Does a varicolecectomy require male urinary catherization, as I will under go general anesthesia? Is catherization necessary in the first place? Any complications?, as the MD sugggested I take off 1 week of work?
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM
I am not a urologist, so my insight into this question is limited.
If there is general anesthesia involved, a foley catheter will be necessary.
There are always possible complications to every procedure. Your urologist should explain them for your. Recurrence of the varicocele, bleeding and infection would be the complications that you should be aware about.
Time off work would depend on the extent of the surgery and the urologist doing the procedure. A one week healing time is not unreasonable.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
If there is general anesthesia involved, a foley catheter will be necessary.
There are always possible complications to every procedure. Your urologist should explain them for your. Recurrence of the varicocele, bleeding and infection would be the complications that you should be aware about.
Time off work would depend on the extent of the surgery and the urologist doing the procedure. A one week healing time is not unreasonable.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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