Abstract
Orchidectomy is the removal of a testis. It may be simple or radical. The indications for simple orchidectomy are:
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Unsalvageable testicular trauma
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Severe recurrent or chronic testicular pain
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Testicular infarction (e.g., following testicular torsion)
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Part of gender reassignment surgery
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Management of prostatic carcinoma (subcapsular orchidectomy)
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Hashim, H., Abrams, P. (2008). Simple and Subcapsular Orchidectomies (Orchiectomies). In: Hashim, H., Abrams, P., Dmochowski, R. (eds) The Handbook of Office Urological Procedures. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-706-0_7
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