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What are the possible
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What are the possible complications
of surgery?
No surgery is
without risk however, the risk associated with this
surgery is small.
An antibiotic
injection is given during anaesthetic to reduce the
risk of infection. Complications such as bleeding
at the site of scrotal incisions is usually minor
although men are encouraged to rest for the first 24
hours following discharge and report any significant
bleeding.
Bleeding within the testis with damage to
the testis occur rarely and if this happens further
surgery may be required. Anaesthesia itself is
never without risk and the risks are greater for men
who smoke or who are significantly over weight.
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Dr Greg
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| Specialist in
Reproductive Medicine and Surgery |
| MicroSurgeon & IVF specialist for men and
women. |
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