orchidectomy

• Medizinischer Fachbegriff für die operative Entfernung eines oder beider Hoden.

A medical term for the surgical removal of one or both testicles.

1. Surgical removal of testiclesC2formalmedical

   A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles, often performed to treat testicular cancer, prostate cancer, or for other medical reasons.

   Orchiektomie

   • The patient underwent an orchidectomy to treat his testicular cancer.
   • An orchidectomy is sometimes performed as part of prostate cancer treatment.
   • The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the orchidectomy procedure.

   Synonymecastrationorchiectomy