What is a subcapsular orchiectomy?
Subcapsular orchiectomy is the removal of the tissue from the lining of the testicles where testosterone is made. This leaves a nearly normal-looking scrotum.
What is bilateral orchiectomy?
Bilateral means both sides and orchidectomy is the removal of the testicles. So a ‘Bilateral Orchidectomy” is when both of the testicles are removed through a small incision in the front of the scrotum.
How do you perform an orchiectomy?
In a radical inguinal orchiectomy, your surgeon will make a small cut just above your pubic area. They’ll push your testicle up and remove it through that opening. The surgery won’t affect your penis or scrotum, the sac that covers your testicles. The surgery usually takes about an hour.
Can a man with no balls get hard?
Without both testicles, a man’s body is unable to produce testosterone. Amongst other general symptoms, he might become less interested in sex and might experience erection difficulties. These men will need testosterone replacement therapy.
What are the different types of orchiectomy procedures?
What are the types of orchiectomy? 1 Simple orchiectomy. One or both testicles is removed through a small cut in your scrotum. 2 Radical inguinal orchiectomy. One or both testicles is removed through a small cut in the lower part of your abdominal area instead of your scrotum. 3 Subcapsular orchiectomy. 4 Bilateral orchiectomy.
When to have a bilateral orchiectomy for prostate cancer?
Bilateral orchiectomy Both testicles are removed. This may be done if you have prostate cancer, breast cancer, or are transitioning from male to female. Who’s a good candidate for this procedure?
Are there any long term effects of an orchiectomy?
Talk to your doctor about possible long-term side effects due to having less testosterone in your body, including: An orchiectomy is an outpatient surgery that doesn’t take long to fully recover from. It’s much less risky than hormone therapy for the treatment of prostate or testicular cancer.
When to have a radical inguinal orchiectomy for cancer?
Radical inguinal orchiectomy. This may be done if you’ve found a lump in your testicle and your doctor wants to test your testicular tissue for cancer. Doctors may prefer to test for cancer using this surgery because a regular tissue sample, or biopsy, can make cancer cells more likely to spread.