Spermatocelectomy Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have spermatocelectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Swelling

• Spermatocele occurring again

• Damage to the epididymis (risk of infertility )

• Nerve injury or damage to surrounding tissue or structures

• Bleeding

• Reaction to the anesthesia (eg, light-headedness, low blood pressure, wheezing)

• Infection

Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Increasing pain, redness, or swelling at incision site

• Drainage, bleeding, or odor from incision site

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.