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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?

Q: 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?

: Both are acceptable and heal in the same with no more or less loss of blood. So its a personal preference and comfort

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Both are acceptable and heal in the same with no more or less loss of blood. So its a personal preference and comfort

Answered 3/8/2023

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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