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Orchiectomy (orchidectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles in a male. Orchidectomy is done with the aim of preventing and treating testicular cancer or treating male breast cancer and prostate cancer. Orchiectomy is also performed in transgender women when transitioning from male to female. Orchiectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure and does not require a stay in the hospital.
A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles is called Orchidectomy or Orchiectomy. The testes (singular = testis) are a pair of ovoid male reproductive organs outside the abdomen in the scrotum (the sac that holds the testis). Testes produce sperm (male reproductive cells that can fertilize a female egg) and the male reproductive hormone called testosterone. Testosterone causes cancer to grow and spread faster (metastasis); hence the removal of testes is done. During the procedure, the penis (male sex organ present externally on the body) and the scrotum are left intact. Orchiectomy is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day.
An orchiectomy is indicated in the following cases:
Orchiectomy is performed as an outpatient procedure in the hospital. Before undergoing the procedure, there are a few things that you should know. A urologist in Mysuru(a doctor specializing in diseases of the male reproductive tract and the urinary system) will perform the procedure.
Orchiectomy is a daycare procedure that takes 30 to 60 minutes and is performed by a skilled urologist. Your surgeon may remove one testicle (unilateral orchiectomy) or both testicles (bilateral orchiectomy) according to your condition. Bilateral orchiectomy is done in t prostate cancer, breast cancer, or as part of a gender transitioning surgery in Mysuru.
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3 types of orchiectomy procedures can be done, depending on your condition.
In this procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the scrotum, and through it one or both the testicles are removed. This is done when you have prostate cancer or breast cancer or to limit the amount of testosterone produced by your body.
This procedure is a variant of simple orchiectomy.
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This method is recommended for diagnosing and treating testicular cancer. This procedure is done if a lump in your testis may be cancerous. In radical orchiectomy, the testicle, the spermatic cord, and the tumor are all removed by making an incision in the lower abdomen area instead of your scrotum
After the procedure, you will be sent to the recovery room for a few hours until the effect of the anesthesia wears off. Your vital signs, such as body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure, will be monitored. The incision site will be checked for any bleeding or oozing.
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Orchiectomy is a safe and effective procedure with many benefits. If proper care is not taken during recovery, some complications may develop.
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Benefits
In patients with testicular cancer, orchiectomy is the method of choice, and in prostate and male breast cancer, it is used to lower testosterone levels. In transgenders, orchiectomy reduces the requirement for long-term hormonal therapy to lower the androgen levels.
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