Orchiectomy

What is Orchiectomy? 

Orchiectomy definition is the procedure to cure testicular cancer by removing both or one of the testicles. The operation can also be preferred by transgender women during the transition process from male to female. 

How is Orchiectomy surgery done? 

During the orchiectomy procedure, a cut is made under the pubic region and then the testicles are extracted from it so that the doctor can locate the tumor. Last, but not least, the tumor is removed, as well as the testicles. The overall operation usually lasts about 30-60 minutes.

The reasons for having Orchiectomy

The patients usually want to get an orchiectomy to treat various cancer types, particularly prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Orchiectomy can also be done as a preventive operation to avoid cancer.

Before the Orchiectomy operation

Ahead of the orchiectomy operation, the surgeon might take some blood samples from the patient to ensure that his/her health is strong enough to go through the surgery. 

After the Orchiectomy operation

Following the orchiectomy operation, the patients might experience swelling in their scrotum, which is normal and usually fades away within a month. The patients can return to their usual daily life within a couple of weeks, except for intense physical activity. 

What are the risks of Orchiectomy?

The most common complications that can be seen with orchiectomy are bleeding and infection, as well as swelling in the scrotum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to a man after an orchiectomy?

During the orchiectomy, either one or both testicles of the patient is removed. Following the operation, the patient might experience some mild discomfort, mostly due to the stitches in the scrotum. However, the uncomfortable feeling fades away shortly after.

What are the side effects of orchiectomy?

Some of the complications that can be seen with orchiectomy can be listed as pain, bleeding, inability to urinate, fever, hematoma, and loss of sensation.

Is orchiectomy a major surgery?

Although the orchiectomy procedure carries low risks, the risks in question are still the same with any major surgery.

What happens after an orchiectomy?

The patients with both testicles removed might experience radical changes in their bodies a few weeks after the surgery since there are no longer male hormones in the body. Some of these changes are sweating, loss of libido, and weight gain.

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