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When is a subcapsular orchiectomy performed?
A subcapsular orchiectomy is also performed for treatment of prostate cancer.
How risky is it for a cancer patient to have an orchiectomy?
Orchiectomy by itself has a very low rate of morbidity and mortality. Patients who are having an orchiectomy as part of cancer therapy have a higher risk of dying from the cancer than from testicular surgery.
When is an orchiectomy performed to treat cancers other than testicular?
An orchiectomy may also be performed to treat prostate cancer or cancer of the male breast, as testosterone causes these cancers to grow and metastasize (spread to other parts of the body).
Where is an orchiopexy performed?
An inguinal orchiectomy, which is sometimes called a radical orchiectomy, is done when testicular cancer is suspected.
What hormonal drug therapy can a prostate cancer patient be given after orchiectomy?
Medications that prevent the production of testosterone: [goserelin or leuprolide acetate]); radiation treatment; chemotherapy.
What conditions call for a simple orchiectomy?
A simple orchiectomy, or removal of a testicle, may be performed to treat testicular cancer, testicular injury, or severe inflammation of the testicle that does not respond to other treatments. It may also be done for individuals seeking gender-affirming surgery as part of their transition process.
How quickly does a cancer patient feel relief following an orchiectomy?
Most prostate cancer patients, however, report rapid relief from cancer symptoms after an orchiectomy.
When is an orchiectomy used to prevent cancer?
An orchiectomy is sometimes done to prevent cancer when an undescended testicle is found in a patient who is beyond the age of puberty.
What questions should a patient ask his doctor before undergoing an orchiectomy?
How effective is an orchiectomy in preventing recurrence of my cancer?What side effects am I most likely to experience?How many orchiectomies have you performed?Can you recommend a local men's network or support group?
What should a cancer patient who is having an orchiectomy do if he plans to have children?
Patients who are having an orchiectomy as treatment for testicular cancer should consider banking sperm if they plan to have children following surgery.
What specific risk exists with an orchiectomy cancer patient?
An additional risk specific to cancer patients is recurrence of the cancer.
What alternative treatment to orchiectomy exists for patients with testicular cancer?
There is no effective alternative to radical orchiectomy in the treatment of testicular cancer; radiation and chemotherapy are considered follow-up treatments rather than alternatives.
