[Surgical complications in adult urology: Surgery of the external genitalia]

Aim: Define and present the complications of surgery of the external genitalia (EG), as well as their management.

Method: Bibliographic search using the Medline (NLM Pubmed tool) and Embase bibliographic databases using the following keywords: scrotal surgery, orchidopexy, hydrocele, varicocele, testicular biopsy, vasectomy, cryptorchidism, orchiectomy, testicular implant, subcapsular orchiectomy, spermatic cord cyst, posthectomy, penis curvature surgery, penile implant, urethral strictures.

Results: EG surgery is common in urology, it includes scrotal surgeries and penile surgeries, which are performed openly. They expose to complications such as bleeding, infection, scar disunity requiring early reassessment especially in case of ambulatory procedure. Rare complications must be known, some of which must lead to expert management.

Conclusion: Complications of surgical treatment of EG should be identified and managed. This report should allow a better understanding and management of these complications.