Practicals · Urology · Testis, scrotum and andrology
Bilateral (simple) orchidectomy
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: minor urological procedure; DrNB competency: able to perform
- Also called
- subcapsular orchiectomy
Videos and resources
- VideoOrchidectomy1:29
- VideoLecture on simple orchidectomy & subcapsular orchidectomy33:24
- +55 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Bilateral orchidectomy” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 30)
“Orchiectomy” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 13)
“h. orchiectomy” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 24)
“r. Simple and Radical orchiectomy” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 15)