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An orchidectomy is an operation to remove one or both of your testicles. Testicles are two small organs located in a skin sac under your penis.
An orchidectomy is a surgical procedure where the urologist removes one or both of your testicles. Your urologist may suggest orchidectomy in one of the following conditions:
Orchidectomy for testicular cancer:
Symptoms of testicular cancer include:
Symptoms of prostate cancer include:
Symptoms of male breast cancer include:
It is not necessary that the swelling or other symptoms are due to cancer. For example, you might just have swollen blood vessels. But it is better not to ignore it and get yourself checked to rule out all the causes. Also, if you are diagnosed with cancer at an early stage, its treatment will be more effective.
Delaying surgery during cancer:
If you have any of the cancers mentioned earlier, it is advisable to undergo orchidectomy as soon as possible. Delaying surgery can cause the following complications:
Delaying surgery after an accident or injury:
If you delay orchidectomy after an accident or injury, it may lead to the following complications:
Delaying surgery for transition process:
Apart from a delay in your transition process, orchidectomy will not cause serious problems.
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You will be placed in a supine position (a position in which you are lying down horizontally with your face up). Your urologist will perform orchidectomy in the following steps:
Orchidectomy can be of three types:
Before undergoing orchidectomy, you will have an appointment scheduled with your urologist. You will have the following discussion during the appointment:
Your urologist will suggest the following laboratory tests before the surgery:
If your urologist allows you to consume your routine medicines before surgery, take them with only a sip of water.
On the day of surgery, after reaching the hospital, you will meet the healthcare staff, who will guide you through the process before the surgery.
Anaesthesia:
For undergoing orchidectomy, you will be administered general anaesthesia.
Position and draping for surgery:
At the hospital:
Medications:
During orchidectomy, the urologist removes your testicles which can cause your male hormones to drop. Because of this, you may experience side effects like depression, tiredness, hot flashes, low muscle mass, and sexual dysfunction. To relieve these side effects, your urologist may prescribe you hormonal supplements.
Diet:
Recovery:
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The complications that can occur after surgery will depend on the type of surgery and whether your urologist removed one or both of your testicles. While undergoing orchidectomy, several complications can arise like:
You should visit your urologist if you experience any of the following symptoms after having an orchidectomy:
Since orchidectomy involves the removal of testes, your fertility will be affected. You may lose sexual interest or face a hard time getting an erection. If the urologist removes only one testis, you will be able to produce sperms and testosterone. But if the urologist removes both of your testicles, you will not be able to produce sperms.
Also, removal of both the testicles can cause other long-term effects like:
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Last Updated on: 7 June 2022
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