Title: Orchiectomy - Wikipedia
Headings: Orchiectomy
Orchiectomy
Contents
Simple orchiectomy
Subcapsular orchiectomy
Inguinal orchiectomy
Effects
See also
References

Content: Orchiectomy - Wikipedia
Orchiectomy
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"Orchi" redirects here. For the village in Iran, see Orchi, Iran. Orchiectomy
Diagram of the incisions in an orchiectomy
Other names
Orchi
Specialty
urology
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Orchiectomy (also named orchidectomy, and sometimes shortened as orchi) is a surgical procedure in which one or both testicles are removed (bilateral orchiectomy), as a form of castration. The surgery is typically performed as treatment for testicular cancer, in some cases of testicular torsion, as a gender-affirming procedure for trans women, and is sometimes used in the management of advanced prostate cancer. There are three main types of orchiectomy: simple, subcapsular, and inguinal. The first two types can be done under general, local, or epidural anesthesia, and take about 30 minutes to perform. An inguinal orchiectomy is sometimes done under general anesthesia, and takes from 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Contents
1 Simple orchiectomy
2 Subcapsular orchiectomy
3 Inguinal orchiectomy
4 Effects
5 See also
6 References
Simple orchiectomy
A simple orchiectomy is commonly performed as part of sex reassignment surgery (SRS) for transgender women, or as palliative treatment for advanced cases of prostate cancer. Orchiectomy may be required in the event of a testicular torsion as well.