Hydrocele Surgery
With hydrocele surgery, we treat the fluid-filled sac around the testis that causes scrotal swelling. Unlike needle tapping, it stops the fluid from collecting again, and most men go home within a day.
Surgeon near Bettiah: General and Laparoscopic Surgery in Gopalganj
If you are looking for a surgeon near Bettiah, Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, an experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon, sees patients at Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital in Gopalganj. Our hospital is across the Gandak river from West Champaran, and families travel to us from Bettiah for a hydrocele operation near Bettiah, hernia repair, removal of lumps, abscess drainage and gallbladder surgery. Since 2016 the Jadopur Mangalpur bridge over the Gandak has linked Gopalganj and Bettiah directly. News reports in May 2026 said heavy vehicles were stopped on this bridge after a gap was found in one span, so please check its status before you travel. General surgery covers many everyday problems: a hydrocele (fluid collecting around the testis), a lipoma (a soft fatty lump), a breast lump, a boil or abscess, or a wound that will not heal, as in diabetic foot. Dr. Thakur has more than 16 years of experience and over 10,000 surgeries. To help you plan, we have set out the route, what to bring, when to come, the Ayushman card and follow-up from Bettiah. Please send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786 before you set out.
From Bettiah to Gopalganj: the Gandak crossing
West Champaran, whose headquarters is Bettiah, borders Gopalganj district to the north, and the road between Bettiah and Gopalganj has to cross the Gandak river. The most direct crossing is the Jadopur Mangalpur bridge, about 1.92 km long, opened in March 2016. Local news reported that it cut the road distance between Gopalganj and Bettiah by more than 100 km.
Check before you travel: in May 2026 the Gopalganj district administration stopped trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles on this bridge after a gap was found in a span near one of its pillars, while cars and other light vehicles were allowed to cross with caution. Short closures for repair work were reported later in the year. Rules can change at short notice, so please ask locally before you set out, especially if you planned to come by bus.
In Gopalganj, our hospital is on Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, Arar. If your driver needs directions, please call +91 72739 94786.
Hydrocele operation near Bettiah and other general surgery
A hydrocele is a swelling of the scrotum caused by fluid collecting around the testis. It is usually painless and can happen at any age. When it is large or troublesome, it is treated with a small operation. Not every swelling of the scrotum is a hydrocele, though; it can be a hernia, so please let our surgeon examine it first. Read hydrocele myths and facts and about hydrocele surgery.
Other general surgery we perform includes lipoma removal, breast lump removal, abscess drainage, diabetic foot and wound care and hernia repair.
Planning the day: OPD timings and what to carry from Bettiah
Our OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. With a river crossing on the way, please start early so you have time for the consultation and any tests, such as ultrasound, X-ray or blood work, at our hospital. Our emergency is open 24 hours; in a serious emergency, go to the nearest hospital first if the journey would take long.
- All reports and prescriptions, including any ultrasound of the swelling
- For a diabetic wound: recent sugar reports and the list of diabetes medicines
- The patient's Aadhaar card, the Ayushman card if any, and the phone linked to the Aadhaar
- One adult attendant
- Close-fitting underwear or a scrotal support, if our surgeon advises it after hydrocele surgery
Ayushman card for West Champaran patients
Bettiah is in Bihar, so a Bihar Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card is used with us as at any empanelled hospital in the state. We are empanelled for general surgery and laparoscopic surgery packages (about 50 procedures), which include hydrocele, hernia, gallbladder stone and appendix operations. As of mid-2025, urology and gynaecology packages were not part of our empanelment. Our help desk verifies eligibility, usually through Aadhaar, and explains what the package covers before admission.
If a family member is 70 or older, please ask about the Ayushman Vay Vandana card, through which PM-JAY was extended in 2024 to all senior citizens aged 70 and above. Details are on our Ayushman Bharat page.
Follow-up after surgery without crossing the Gandak often
Many general surgery operations need a wound check or stitch removal on a date written in your discharge summary. You can reduce trips from Bettiah this way:
- Before discharge, ask our surgeon which dressings can be done near home in Bettiah.
- Send reports and questions on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786; our team will tell you if a visit is needed.
- Keep the wound clean and dry, and do not apply home remedies on it.
- If you are diabetic, keep your sugar under control; it helps the wound heal.
- Please come back to us early, or go to a nearby hospital, if the wound turns red, swollen or painful, discharges pus, or if there is fever.
Why families searching for a surgeon near Bettiah trust Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur
Everyday surgical problems still need a careful surgeon and a hospital that can handle the unexpected. Here is what we offer families from West Champaran; you can also read our patient reviews:
- Dr. Thakur is a Senior Consultant in laparoscopic, laser, urology and general surgery, so one doctor can assess a swelling that may be a hydrocele, a hernia or something else.
- He served as a Specialist Medical Officer (General Surgery and Laparoscopy) under the Government of Bihar before starting our hospital in his home district, Gopalganj, in 2019.
- Our hospital has its own pathology lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, pharmacy and ICU, which saves running between centres.
- More than 16 years of experience and over 2 lakh patients treated.
- We also have a diode laser for piles, fistula, fissure, pilonidal sinus and varicose veins, so other problems can be treated in the same hospital.
Common treatments at the hospital
Patients from nearby districts
Frequently asked questions
Is there a surgeon near Bettiah for hydrocele and hernia?
Yes. Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, a general and laparoscopic surgeon, operates on hydrocele, hernia and many other conditions at Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital in Gopalganj. Our hospital is across the Gandak from Bettiah, and families cross the river to reach us. You can first send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786 and ask us whether you should come.
Who is the best general surgeon in Bettiah?
We do not rank doctors or compare ourselves with surgeons in Bettiah. For your decision, we encourage you to look at degrees, training, experience and patient reviews. Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon in Gopalganj, has an MS in General Surgery from Patna, trained at IGIMS Patna and Lady Hardinge Medical College, served in Bihar government health service, and has more than 16 years of experience.
Is the Gopalganj to Bettiah bridge open?
In May 2026 the district administration stopped heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses on the Jadopur Mangalpur bridge over the Gandak after a gap was found in one span, while light vehicles were allowed with caution. Repair work followed. The situation may have changed since then, so please check with local sources before you travel.
How long does recovery take after a hydrocele operation near Bettiah?
Most people walk the same day or the next day. Some swelling and bruising of the scrotum is common for a few weeks, and scrotal support, rest and the prescribed medicines help. Heavy work is usually avoided for a few weeks. Our surgeon advises you based on the size of the hydrocele and the type of operation.
Can a lump be removed without a long hospital stay?
Many small lumps, such as a lipoma, are removed under local anaesthesia without a long stay, but this depends on the size, position and nature of the lump. Some lumps need an ultrasound or a biopsy first to find out what they are. Our surgeon decides after examining it. If you send us a photo and reports on WhatsApp, we can tell you what to expect.
My father has a diabetic foot wound. Should we come from Bettiah?
A diabetic foot wound that is getting worse, smells bad, has pus or shows blackening skin needs a surgeon's opinion soon. We provide wound care and debridement, which means removing dead tissue so the wound can heal. Bring the sugar reports and medicines. If there is high fever or confusion, go to the nearest hospital immediately.
What does surgery cost for a patient from Bettiah?
The cost depends on the operation, the method, tests, days of stay, room type and medicines, so we do not quote prices online. We give you a written estimate after the consultation. With an eligible Ayushman card, general surgery packages such as hydrocele and hernia are part of our empanelment, and our help desk confirms what is covered before admission.
When is the surgeon near Bettiah available in the OPD?
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur's OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm, at our hospital in Gopalganj. Because of the river crossing, please start early so there is time for tests on the same day. Our emergency is open 24 hours for urgent problems. Please call +91 72739 94786 if you need directions.
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur
Founder and Chief Surgeon: Laparoscopic, Laser, Urology and General Surgeon
MBBS, DA, MS (General Surgery)
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Real reviews from patients and families, as posted on our Google Business Profile.
4.4
based on 84 Google reviews (as of 1 Oct 2026)
- zaheer udddinJun 2024
I Recently Visited this Clinic in Gopalganj, Earlier I was a bit Hesitant, But Once I met the Doctor, I was so Sure & Confident that I am in Good Hands, Very Well Experienced Doctor Well Behaved Staffs Nice Arrangements & Most Important, Very Easy Procedure. Would Always be Thankful to Mr. RK Thakur & His Team.
- arav singhaniaNov 2025
My relative hernia surgery at Dr RK Thakur Hospital Went Very Well, Skilled Doctors, Caring Staff and Smooth recovery, Highly Satisfied.
- Jamal EnterprisesJun 2026
डाक्टर साहब बहुत अच्छे है उनका बात करने का अंदाज बहुत ही निराला है स्टाफ के बारे में कुछ नहीं कहा जा सकता बाकी हॉस्पिटल अच्छा है
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Doctor sahib is very good, and the way he talks to patients is truly special. I cannot say much about the staff, but otherwise the hospital is good.
