Microsurgical Approach to a Case of Partial Orchiectomy for Solitary Testis

Cesar Delgado, MD, Natalia Penaloza, MD, Tung-Chin Hsieh, MD

Testicular sparing surgery, Partial orchiectomy

Testis sparing surgery was performed via a right inguinal approach for a 10 mm right testicular mass in a solitary testicle. Microscope was used to perform a microsurgical excision of the mass and biopsy of normal testicular parenchyma. Testis sparing surgery is not commonly performed and here we provide a video outlining surgical technique and approach with narration.

The authors have nothing to disclose

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