A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac that develops around the testicle, causing swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life due to injury, infection, or inflammation. While small hydroceles may not cause any symptoms and may resolve on their own, larger or symptomatic hydroceles may require surgical intervention. Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the fluid-filled sac and repair the underlying cause of the hydrocele. The surgery can be performed through traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, depending on the size and complexity of the hydrocele.

• Symptoms: Symptoms of a hydrocele include swelling or enlargement of the scrotum, discomfort or pain, and a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.
• Causes: Hydroceles may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life due to conditions such as infection, trauma, inflammation, or fluid buildup within the scrotum.
• Treatment: Treatment options for hydroceles include observation, aspiration (draining the fluid with a needle), or surgical removal of the hydrocele sac (hydrocelectomy).