Oncological orchidectomy
Oncological orchidectomy: surgery for testicular cancer
Orchidectomy surgically removes a testicle affected by a tumor, the first step in treating testicular cancer.
Updated on November 6, 2026
The essentials at a glance
From
€9,300
Anesthesia
General anesthesia. Performed as a day case or with…
Read moreDuration
The procedure takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
Results
Pathology results guiding further treatment, if…
Read moreRecovery
Light activity resumes within a few days. Fit to fly…
Read moreProcedure
For a suspicious testicular mass requiring surgical…
Read moreOncological orchidectomy: what it is and how it works
Faced with a suspected testicular tumor, surgical removal of the affected testicle allows both treatment of the tumor and precise analysis to guide further treatment. The procedure is performed through a small incision in the groin, under general anesthesia, and lasts approximately thirty minutes. Most patients return home the same day or the next day.
Depending on the analysis results, follow-up or additional treatment may be proposed, but this surgery remains in the vast majority of cases sufficient to treat the disease at an early stage.
Oncological orchidectomy: who is it for?
For a suspicious testicular mass requiring surgical removal to treat and confirm a diagnosis of testicular cancer.
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How the treatment works, step by step
Anesthesia
General anesthesia. Performed as a day case or with one night in hospital.
Duration
The procedure takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
What happens after treatment?
Light activity resumes within a few days. Fit to fly is usually reached after 5 to 7 days.
How long do results last?
Pathology results guiding further treatment, if needed, are typically available within a week.