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  • drtowfigh

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    December 26, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Dr. Towfigh – Neurectomy

    I don’t understand the objective of this question.

    Radical orchiectomy is for cancer and so all potential sources of communication with the spread of the tumor are removed. The orchiectomy is done via inguinal approach and the cremasteric muscle is transected. That usually includes the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve. It is typically not spared.

    That is different from regular orchiectomy for benign causes, in which the minimal amount of removal is performed and a scrotal incision is made, this the genital nerve is not at risk.