Testectomy – Removal of the testicle

Description removal of a testicle

Testectomy – surgery to remove one or both testicles.

Reasons for removal of a testicle

Orchiectomy may be carried out for the treatment of certain diseases and disorders:

• Cancer prostate, which has spread to other organs;
• Testicular cancer;
• Inverted testis (If twisting of the spermatic cord stops the blood supply).

Orchiectomy may also be a diagnostic procedure to determine the type of cancer, detected during ultrasound.

Possible complications of removing the testicles

Complications are rare, but the procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. If you plan to orchiectomy, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• The nerve damage or damage to surrounding tissues or structures;
• Bleeding;
• Infection;
• Reaction to anesthesia.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications:

• Smoking.

We need to discuss these risks with your doctor before surgery.

How is the removal of a testicle?

Preparation for the procedure

The doctor and the anesthesiologist will conduct the following:

• Medical checkup;
• Appoint Taking Pictures, blood and urine tests;
• Identify potential risks of anesthesia used.

Consult your doctor about the drugs taken. A week before surgery you may be asked to stop taking certain drugs:

• Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
• Blood thinners (eg, warfarin, clopidogrel).

Before orchiectomy:

• We need to organize a trip home from the hospital;
• In most cases, you should avoid eating and drinking for 6-8 hours before the procedure. Ask your doctor, when to stop eating and drinking.

Anesthesia

Removing the eggs held under overall or spinal anesthesia. You will sleep or in the waking state (It will numb only the lower part of the body). Anesthesia blocks pain during surgery.

Procedure removing eggs

You will be prepared for surgery. The genital area will be shaved and sterilized. The arm will be placed catheter for administering drugs and fluids.

When you fall asleep, the doctor will make a small incision in the groin or in the scrotum. The testicle is pulled out of the scrotum. Kanatik, connects the testicle to the scrotum, clamped and sutured. The testicle is removed. To close the incisions will be used absorbable sutures.

Sometimes the prosthesis is placed in the scrotum testicle. This can be done during or after the operation.

How long will the removal of a testicle?

1 hour to remove one testicle.

Removal of the testicle – Will it hurt?

Anesthesia prevents pain during the procedure. After the surgery, the doctor will give painkillers.

Care after the removal of a testicle

In the hospital

Employees can help, to help rebuild:

• Provide pain medicine and IVs;
• Ice to relieve the discomfort of the scrotum.

You will be able to return home after the termination of anesthesia.

Home Care

When you return home, Follow these steps:, to ensure the normal recovery:

• Walking and light exercise are important. A few weeks avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting;
• Swelling and soreness – normal condition. You can be applied to the scrotum ice packs, wrapped in a towel. Take painkillers. The doctor may recommend that you wear tight-fitting underwear for the first few days after surgery,;
• Keep the incision site clean and dry:
  • Clean the cut with warm water and mild soap. Start doing it the next day after surgery;
  • Use a soft cloth for cleaning and gentle wipe the incision area;
• Ask the doctor, when it is safe to shower, bathe, or to expose the cut by water;
• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

Contact your doctor after meniscectomy

Returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Increased pain, allocation, redness or swelling at the incision site;
• Pus or foul odor from the incision;
• Heavy bleeding;
• Easing seams;
• Signs of infection, including fever and chills.