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Surgical Removal Of Testis Or Orchidectomy

Developed by Medindia Content Team | Health Animation Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 10, 2014

Slide animation describing the surgical procedure for removal of one or both Testis (Orchiectomy) that is done for prostate cancer, torsion testis or testicular tumor.

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The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.

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