Tips and Tricks: Evolution of Orchidectomy
- Author(s)
- Lawrentschuk, N; Liu, J; Liu, Z; Chen, K;
- Journal Title
- European Urology Focus
- Publication Type
- Review
- Abstract
- Radical orchidectomy has been the standard surgery for testicular tumours. While a straightforward routine surgery, there are several finer points in the surgical technique and perioperative care that urologists should be familiar with. This mini-review discusses modifications to the conventional surgical approach such as organ-sparing surgery and the subinguinal approach, and practice points regarding prostheses and sperm banking that are pertinent to early management of a patient with a testicular tumour. PATIENT SUMMARY: We reviewed the evidence for surgical removal of a testicle for testicular cancer. There are a number of different techniques to minimise the extent of surgery. Surgeons should also discuss sperm banking and options for a testicular prosthesis with their patients.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- Partial orchidectomy; Radical orchidectomy; Testicular cancer; Testicular prostheses
- Department(s)
- Surgical Oncology
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2024.05.014
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