Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exam

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What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis?

Spermatocelectomy
Orchiectomy
Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy

The correct answer is: Hydrocelectomy

The procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis is known as a hydrocelectomy. This surgical intervention specifically involves the removal of a hydrocele, which is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling. The tunica vaginalis is the membrane covering the testes, and when a hydrocele forms, it can involve the tunica vaginalis. The surgical technique aims to alleviate the abnormal accumulation of fluid in this area. In contrast to this procedure, spermatocelectomy involves the removal of a spermatocele, which is a type of cyst that develops in the epididymis and is unrelated to the tunica vaginalis. Orchiectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both testicles, but it is not specific to the tunica vaginalis or hydroceles. Vasectomy is a procedure aimed at male sterilization through the cutting and sealing of the vas deferens, thereby preventing sperm from entering the ejaculate, and does not involve the tunica vaginalis at all.