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About your surgery: Simple orchiectomy - 02/2017

About your surgery: Simple orchiectomy
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Abstract

This handout explains how to prepare for a simple orchiectomy, which is surgery to remove one or both testicles. It tells what to expect after surery and gives important self-care instructions.

Author
Men's Health Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2015
Revision Date
02/2017
General Subject
Surgery
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Postoperative Teaching
Postoperative Care
Pain Management
Self-care
Languages
English
Record ID
4423