Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy: Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy is the surgical removal of both testicles through an inguinal (groin) incision; the spermatic cords are also removed during this surgery, hence, it is sometimes called a radical orchiectomy.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy:

• Testicular cancer
• Male to female gender change
• Reduce testosterone production
• Lower male sex drive
• Undescended testicle

Anesthetic Requirements for Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy may include:

• General or local anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

Possible surgical complications of Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good. The patient will be sterile.

Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Bilateral inguinal orchiectomy) include:

• Radical orchiectomy
• Bilateral inguinal orchidectomy
• Testicle removal

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