UP-033-c07 Uro-oncology late
Radical inguinal orchidectomy
Hypogonadism, fertility or body-image effects
Loss of a testis may affect endocrine reserve, fertility and psychological wellbeing, particularly with contralateral abnormality or further treatment.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Radical inguinal orchidectomy Interactive operative model Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
Standard radical inguinal orchidectomyRadical orchidectomy with prosthesisRadical orchidectomy after prior scrotal violationEmergency radical orchidectomy
The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.
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02 Evidence
Sources
European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Testicular Cancer
Radical inguinal orchidectomy and retroperitoneal lymph-node dissection.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure
Other Radical orchidectomy complication modules
early Groin or scrotal haematoma early Wound or prosthesis infection late Ilioinguinal or genitofemoral nerve injury and chronic pain intraoperative Scrotal violation or tumour spillage immediate Inadequate cord length or specimen orientation multiple Prosthesis malposition, extrusion or dissatisfaction
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