This is how the operation is performed!
Since the insertion of a testicular implant is usually performed under general anesthesia, you should not eat or drink anything for at least six hours before the start of the operation. The anesthesiologist will inform you about more detailed information in advance. The anesthesiologist will also tell you when you should stop smoking.
If you are taking certain medications, you should definitely tell the anesthesiologist. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to stop taking the usual medication. This applies in particular to the use of blood-thinning medication.
You should also shave the scrotum and the area around the scrotum up to the groin. In most cases the testicle is opened directly through an incision in the scrotum. Another access route is through the incision at the groin.
If the own testicle is still present, it is first removed. Then the testicular implant is inserted and sutured to the scrotum. Finally the testicle is closed.
The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes in total. No special follow-up treatment is required for a testicular implantation. The surgical wound is usually checked one day after the operation. The stitches can usually be removed after 5-10 days. If you feel pain, you can take painkillers like ibuprofen for the first few days.
What are the risks of the procedure?
The use of testicular implants is a low-risk procedure. Nevertheless, as with any other operation, risks and complications can occur. These include the following: Special risks are the following:
- Since the operation is performed under general anesthesia, there may be general risks of anesthesia.
- General risks may include redness and bleeding in the area of the surgical wound.
In very rare cases, an infection may occur, which extremely rarely can lead to blood poisoning.
- Further risks are the injury of neighboring organs such as the opposite testicles or penis.
- It is important to know that hormonal disorders can occur after testicular implantation. This is especially true if both testicles are removed and replaced by implants.This is because testicular implants cannot produce sperm and testosterone compared to the body’s own testicles. This can lead to a testosterone deficiency with listlessness, decrease in sexual desire, sexual dysfunction and other complaints.
