Scrotoscopic Surgery

Scrotoscopic Surgery is a systematic approach to the theory, procedures and clinical application of scrotoscopic techniques for the improved treatment of scrotal diseases. Currently, open operations remain the most common choices to treat scrotal content diseases, such as epididymal cyst and hydrocele. However, open surgeries bring disadvantages including discomfort, damage and complications to patients. To solve these problems scrotoscopic surgery is introduced, providing lower invasion and applicable for the treatments of various scrotal diseases with the best outcome for the patient.

• Introduces scrotoscopic surgery in the context of anatomy, surgical indications, surgical preparations and surgical procedures
• Presents original case pictures from experienced contributors
• Each technique provides anatomical reminders, an introduction, contraindications and diagnostic and therapeutic indications

Urologists and basic scientists and researchers

1: Applied anatomy of the scrotum and its contents

2: Surgical instruments and equipment for scrotoscopic surgery

3: The indications and anesthesia for scrotoscopic surgery

4: The general surgical technique of scrotoscopic surgery

5: The basic skills for scrotoscopic surgery

6: The diagnostic and emergency applications of scrotoscopy

6.1: The examination and biopsy under scrotoscope

6.2: The management of testicular torsion under scrotoscope

6.3: The management of closed scrotal trauma under scrotoscope

6.4: The management of epididymal abscess under scrotoscope

6.5: The management of old hematoma of tunica vaginalis under scrotoscope

6.6: The management of pyocele under scrotoscope

7: Scrotoscope-assisted scrotal surgery

7.1: Scrotoscope-assisted testicular biopsy

7.2: Scrotoscope-assisted vaginectomy

7.3: Scrotoscope-assisted surgery of spermatic hydrocele

7.4: Scrotoscope-assisted excision of intra-scrotal mass excision with mini-incision

7.5: Scrotoscope-assisted excision of scrotal wall masses

8: Scrotoscopic surgery of scrotum and contents

8.1: Scrotoscopic excision of epididymal cysts

8.2: Scrotoscopic excision of scrotal wall cysts

8.3: Scrotoscopic excision of epididymal (caput) masses

8.4: Scrotoscopic epididymectomy

8.5: Scrotoscopic excision of epididymal (cauda) masses

8.6: Scrotoscopy-assisted introcapsular orchiectomy

9: Complications of the scrotal approach

10: The nursing care for scrotoscopic surgery

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