Hi Folks, 19 February 2019
I've posted on this subject several times. Before I had my orchi, i did a good bit of research on the subject. There are three types of orchiectomy performed: Simple, Inguinal, and Subcapsular.
In my less than humble opinion, the inguinal (Bilateral, Radical, inguinal) orchiectomy causes the least trauma to the patient. Doctors performing this surgery (inguinal) require more training and experience. I had mine done by Dr. Peter Raphael in Plano (Dallas) Texas; He is a plastic surgeon and he and his staff do these on a routine basis. They are the only Orchiectomies they perform.
I had zero pain, mild discomfort for two days handled by 6 Tylenol capsules over the two days. I was back to doing heavy work 1.5 weeks after the surgery. There were no external sutures, all internal and dissolvable. The small incisions were covered by a small piece of tape which fell off after the incisions healed, less than a week. I have a difficult time locating the scars, which are very faint. I suspect by the time 2 years has passed they will be virtually invisible.
Which orchi is best? Only you can decide after doing your own due diligence. Would I do anything differently? Yes, I would have done it years ago and I would have done it without anesthesia.
Choose wisely, there is no going back for a "Do-over."
Best Always, Love
Christine
