Special Surgical Procedures II
LESSON 3: Procedures in Genitourinary Surgery
Section v: operations on the scrotum, penis, and urethra
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3-33. EPIDIDYMECTOMY
a. General. This is the excision of the epididymis from the testis. It is rarely done but may be indicated in the treatment of persistent infection.
b. Operative Procedure. Incision is made over the testis in the scrotum to expose the tunica vaginalis. This is incised to expose the testis and overlying epididymis. An incision is made between the upper pole of the epididymis, which is then carefully freed from the testis. Bleeding is controlled and the wound closed with fine sutures and small drain.
