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Dr. Stephanie Anne Kapfer, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Overland Park, KS specializing in pediatric general surgery. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Stephanie Anne Kapfer, MD is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, HCA Midwest Physicians, Mercy Health System and Mercy Hospital Springfield.
HCA Midwest Physicians
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
Dr. Stephanie Anne Kapfer, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. She completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine
Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Virginia
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Dr. Stephanie Anne Kapfer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: USA Managed Care Organization, United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, HealthLink, Health Net Federal, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), MHNet, QualChoice, USAble, Missouri Care, Comp Results, Tri-State Healthcare Coalition, Home State Health, Municipal Health Benefit Fund, NHC Advantage, National Comp Care, American Healthcare Alliance, Arkansas MCO, Health Management Network, Each Care Network, Ambetter from Home State Health, Integrity Home Care, Comp Care of the Ozarks, Allwell from Home State Health, Health Systems, Inc. and OHARA.
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Dr. Stephanie Kapfer's specialty is pediatric general surgery. Dr. Kapfer graduated from Yale School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Clinical interests for Dr. Kapfer include femoral hernia, achalasia, and surgical repair. Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Kapfer honors. She is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield, HCA Midwest Physicians, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
