[Prevention of postoperative scrotal edema]

The authors describe the technique of scrotal elevation and compression for the prevention of postoperative scrotal hematoma. This technique was used in 30 patients undergoing hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy or epididymectomy. There have been no untoward effects associated with this technique and this technique is applicable to a wide variety of scrotal procedures. The method described is simple, rapid to perform, comfortable for the patients and most effective to prevent postoperative complications in patients undergoing a scrotal operation.