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Subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO 2 laser: A new technique
Author(s) -
Wishnow Kenneth I.,
Johnson Douglas E.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900080612
Subject(s) - orchiectomy , medicine , surgery
We report a technique for performing subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO 2 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 CO 2 subcapsular orchiectomy is a worthwhile addition to our surgical armory.