
Images for illustrative purposes
Images for illustrative purposes
Resection of the cyst of the epididymis or spermatocele (cyst in the epididymis) is a surgical procedure that usually does not exceed 20 minutes. Discharge varies with normal anesthesia used in 24-48 hours. The spermatocele is a painless cyst, filled with fluid in the long, tightly wound duct that is above and behind each testicle (epididymis) collects and transports semen, this type of cyst is usually benign.