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Can one opt between scrotum incision and groin incision when getting orchiectomy?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Depends: On the diagnosis for which the surgery is being done

Answered 12/26/2016

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Radical orchiectomy of left testie 2/4. How do I know if I have a scrotal hematoma? Felt fine for weeks after, went for brisk walk 5 days ago, been in lots of pain since. How do I know if its aggregated tissue/fluid build up vs scrotal hematoma?

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Had testis torsion back in november surgery 2 day later (orchiopexy) later it died off because it got too damaged so in januari had orchiectomy, but ever since the orchiopexy i gotten white dry flakes on my scrotum, what causes it? I see after shower?

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My urologist says she will use two side cut incisions when she performs my simple bilateral orchiectomy because there is less bleeding. Are two side cuts better than one central incision?

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A few days after orchiectomy i get blood drops sometimes from a area from my incision should i contact doctors?

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What would cause groin pain going from one side of tje scrotum to another?

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