Subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO2 laser: A new technique

✍ Scribed by Kenneth I. Wishnow; Douglas E. Johnson

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1988
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 308 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0196-8092
• DOI: 10.1002/lsm.1900080612

✦ Synopsis

We report a technique for performing subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO2 laser. The procedure was simple and safe and was completed within 30-45 minutes in the 13 patients in whom it was carried out. Postoperative pain and swelling were minimal, and compression dressings were unnecessary. Postoperatively, the mean serum testosterone value was of castrate level. We conclude that COz subcapsular orchiectomy is a worthwhile addition to our surgical armory.