Lord's procedure: a curative outpatient operation for primary hydrocele

J Indian Med Assoc. 1996 Apr;94(4):141-2.

Abstract

Surgical procedures for hydrocele carry a significant morbidity rate from haematoma formation. Lord's procedures (n = 26) were performed for primary hydrocele as outpatient operation. Peroperative drain was put in one case (3.85%). Postoperative complications were negligible except scrotal oedema in 3 cases (11.53%), which required no specific treatment. No recurrence was noted till one year of follow-up. It is concluded that Lord's procedure is simple, effective, safe and economical technique.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Surgical Procedures* / economics
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / economics
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Recurrence
  • Testicular Hydrocele / economics
  • Testicular Hydrocele / surgery*