Understanding Epididymectomy

An epididymectomy is a surgery to remove the epididymis. An epididymis is a tube that holds sperm. You have two of these tubes, one in the back of each testicle.
How to say it
ep-ih-did-uh-MEK-tuh-mee
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Why epididymectomy is done
You may need this procedure for a number of reasons. These include:
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An injury to the groin area
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An infection or pus-filled lump (abscess) in the epididymis that is hard to treat
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A tumor or large fluid-filled sac (cyst) in the epididymis
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Long-term (chronic) pain, such as after a vasectomy
How epididymectomy is done
This procedure is often done on an outpatient basis. That means you can go home afterward. During the procedure:
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You are given medicine to make you drowsy or fall asleep. You won’t feel pain.
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The surgeon makes a cut into your scrotum. He or she finds the epididymis.
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The surgeon removes part or all of the epididymis.
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The surgeon closes up the wound with stitches (sutures).
Risks of epididymectomy
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