INCISION CARE:
- No showers or tub baths for 48 hours.
- Leave the dressing on for 48 hours. You may put a clean dressing on if desired, if the dressing appears soiled, or if you have discomfort from your clothes rubbing against the incision.
- Wear a scrotal support for at least three days. If it feels comfortable, wear the support for one week.
- Keep ice around the scrotum for the first 24 hours after surgery to keep the swelling down. Keep some pressure on the ice container with your hand.
- Sutures will dissolve on their own and DO NOT require removal.
ACTIVITY:
- Do not lift anything over 10 pounds or participate in strenuous activities for 3 weeks.
- No sexual activity for 3 weeks.
POST-OP CHECK:
- Plan on obtaining a semen analysis approximately two months after the surgery.
CALL IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUR:
- Fever over 100.4.
- Excessive bleeding or drainage.
- Disruption of the skin closure.
- Severe pain, excessive swelling, or redness.
- Inability to urinate after 8-10 hours.
Call the office if you have any questions or problems during clinic hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). For problems after 5:00 PM or on weekends call the same number and the answering service will take your call.