Postoperative Instructions
Repair of Undescended Testicle, Hydrocele and Hernia
Brian A. Roelof, M.D.
George F. Steinhardt, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S.
Members, Society of Pediatric Urology
- Use appropriate dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain control. You may receive a Tylenol with Codeine prescription for older children.
- Do not use aspirin.
- Child may have food and drink as tolerated.
- Child may be up and around as desired.
- Child may not use riding toys for one (1) week.
- No tub baths for four (4) days. Sponge bath only.
- If a dressing is in place, remove it the next morning after surgery and leave steri-strips in place.
- If no dressing is in place, then wound glue was applied over the sutures. No special care is needed. Do not use antibiotic ointments.
- The stitches will dissolve out on their own.
- It will take several weeks for the wound to heal. Initially, there may be some swelling and bruising.
- Call anytime for excessive swelling, bleeding, infection, or persistent fever over 101.6 degrees.
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