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Orchiectomy
What is Orchiectomy?
Orchiectomy is a surgery done to remove one or both testicles to stop the body from producing testosterone. It is also a common treatment for testicular cancer.
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What is Orchiectomy?
How is Orchiectomy done?
Steps to take before the procedure
Our doctors at Medanta will prepare you thoroughly for the surgery and will keep you informed about the risks, advantages, and procedure of the surgery. Inform your doctor about any medication you have been taking or prescribed.
What happens during the surgery?
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. An incision is made in front of the scrotum, and then the testicles are removed through the incision.
After the surgery
The hospital stay after the surgery is usually short, and the surgery can also be performed on an outpatient basis. The patient can go back to his normal activities within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the benefits and risks of Orchiectomy procedure?
Orchiectomy is by far the most effective treatment for testicular cancer. However, the surgery has a few risks associated with it, which a patient must be aware of.
The advantages of the Orchiectomy procedure are:
- Prevents prostate cancer.
- Improves the quality of life.
The advantages of the Orchiectomy procedure are:
- Prevents prostate cancer.
- Improves the quality of life.
The risks associated with the Orchiectomy surgery are:
- Bleeding.
- Reaction to anaesthesia.
- Erection problems.
- Hot flashes.
- Loss of sexual interest.
The risks associated with the Orchiectomy surgery are:
- Bleeding.
- Reaction to anaesthesia.
- Erection problems.
- Hot flashes.
- Loss of sexual interest.
Removing both the testicles will affect male infertility.
Removing both the testicles will affect male infertility.
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