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The Veterinary Record Jan 2019This month, a first-time dog owner recounts their experience of getting their puppy neutered.
This month, a first-time dog owner recounts their experience of getting their puppy neutered.
Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Dogs; Male; Orchiectomy
PubMed: 30635544
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Nature Reviews. Urology May 2014Eunuchs are biological males who have undergone voluntary castration for reasons other than male-to-female transsexualism. The term 'eunuch wannabe' refers to... (Review)
Review
Eunuchs are biological males who have undergone voluntary castration for reasons other than male-to-female transsexualism. The term 'eunuch wannabe' refers to individuals who desire, or are planning, voluntary castration. Out of fear of embarrassment or rejection, many eunuch wannabes do not consult medical professionals regarding their desire for voluntary castration. Instead, they commonly resort to self-castration, castration by nonmedical professionals, or self-inflicted testicular damage via injections of toxic substances. Urologists should be aware of the growing popularity of these procedures. In particular, intratesticular injection of toxins is performed so that urologists will remove the damaged testicles.
Topics: Eunuchism; Humans; Incidence; Male; Orchiectomy; Self-Injurious Behavior; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Testis; United States
PubMed: 24709968
DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2014.84 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Dec 2006Laparoscopic surgery has become commonplace in the field of equine urogenital surgery. As with most surgical procedures, the limiting factors in developing new surgical... (Review)
Review
Laparoscopic surgery has become commonplace in the field of equine urogenital surgery. As with most surgical procedures, the limiting factors in developing new surgical techniques are limited to the patient size and demeanor, the skills of the surgeon, and the available equipment. Some of the greatest benefits of laparoscopic surgery in the horse include better visualization of the important structures; tension-free amputation of the testes or ovaries,which generally leads to less postoperative pain; and the ability to evaluate the transected stump carefully to make sure there is no hemorrhage. This article is limited to the use of laparoscopy for cryptorchidectomy and ovariectomy.
Topics: Animals; Cryptorchidism; Female; Horses; Laparoscopy; Male; Orchiectomy; Ovariectomy
PubMed: 17129803
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.08.006 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Aug 2000Standing laparoscopy in the horse was used initially as a diagnostic tool to assist in the diagnosis of a cryptorchid testicle. Now, this technique is also used for... (Review)
Review
Standing laparoscopy in the horse was used initially as a diagnostic tool to assist in the diagnosis of a cryptorchid testicle. Now, this technique is also used for treatment of cryptorchid testicles. The focus of this article is the standing laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy, the most common laparoscopic procedure performed on the male equine urogenital tract. Advantages, disadvantages, instrumentation, and general procedure are discussed.
Topics: Animals; Cryptorchidism; Horse Diseases; Horses; Laparoscopes; Laparoscopy; Male; Orchiectomy; Posture; Testis
PubMed: 14983906
DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30104-9 -
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine :... Mar 2009In this report, we describe a simple, safe, and efficacious technique for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation with the use of a carbon dioxide light amplification by...
In this report, we describe a simple, safe, and efficacious technique for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation with the use of a carbon dioxide light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (laser) in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps). The study population included nine sugar gliders, ages 2-24 mo, presented for orchiectomy. After induction of general anesthesia, orchiectomy and scrotal ablation were performed by severing the scrotal stalk with the laser. All sugar gliders were discharged the same day. Mean anesthesia time was 6.09 +/- 0.94 min. Mean surgery time was 15.11 +/- 8.39 sec, and mean recovery time was 4.11 +/- 3.60 min. With an outlier removed, mean recovery time was 2.95 +/- 1.03 min. No serious postoperative surgical complications were observed. The technique described is a simple procedure with rapid surgical and recovery times that has the potential to become the standard procedure for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation in sugar gliders.
Topics: Animals; Lasers; Male; Marsupialia; Orchiectomy; Scrotum; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 19368264
DOI: 10.1638/2007-0169.1 -
Occupational Health; a Journal For... Jul 1991
Topics: Adult; Humans; Male; Occupational Health Nursing; Orchiectomy; Postoperative Care; Testicular Neoplasms
PubMed: 1861830
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Journal of the American Veterinary... Oct 2023
Topics: Male; Animals; Dogs; Scrotum; Orchiectomy
PubMed: 37495227
DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.05.0286 -
The Veterinary Record Nov 2023
Topics: Male; Dogs; Animals; Orchiectomy; Castration
PubMed: 37921350
DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3607 -
International Journal of Surgical... Sep 2017The paratestis (PT) is defined by the testicular tunics, epididymis, spermatic cord, rete testis, and embryonic remnants. It gives rise to a large diversity of...
The paratestis (PT) is defined by the testicular tunics, epididymis, spermatic cord, rete testis, and embryonic remnants. It gives rise to a large diversity of pathologies, including those of soft tissue, which may prompt orchiectomy. We performed a 17-year search of our database for orchiectomies for a PT soft-tissue mass. In a total of 4741 orchiectomy specimens, 138 orchiectomies were performed for primary neoplastic or nonneoplastic masses of the PT soft tissue or had an incidental PT soft-tissue mass. Of these, 65.9% were neoplastic. The mean age was 40.2 years (range: <1 to 87 years) and was similar for neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions. The most common malignancies were rhabdomyosarcoma (31/63 malignancies), liposarcoma (19/63), and leiomyosarcoma (5/63), with the former occurring in younger patients (average: 18.3 years). No malignancies were incidental. The most common benign neoplasm was spermatic cord lipoma (24/28 of benign neoplasms); however, most were incidental. This was followed by leiomyoma (3/28) and hemangioma (1/28). The most common nonneoplastic lesions were adrenal rests (22/47 nonneoplastic cases); however, all were incidental findings. Of 47 nonneoplastic masses, 22 prompted orchiectomy, and of these, the most common diagnosis was fibrous/nodular periorchitis (11/47). Of 88 nonincidental lesions, 25 were either benign neoplasms (3/25) or nonneoplastic (22/25). These data indicate that PT soft-tissue neoplasms prompting orchiectomy are disproportionately rhabdomyosarcomas, though these are principally in young patients. In older patients, malignancies are more frequently liposarcomas. However, almost one-third of orchiectomies performed for PT soft-tissue masses yield benign lesions, indicating an opportunity to reduce unnecessary procedures.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Child, Preschool; Genital Diseases, Male; Genital Neoplasms, Male; Humans; Incidental Findings; Infant; Male; Middle Aged; Orchiectomy; Soft Tissue Neoplasms; Young Adult
PubMed: 28459169
DOI: 10.1177/1066896917707040 -
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Jan 2011neutering kittens at an early age, typically between 6 and 14 weeks, has received increasing attention and gained prominence in recent years, particularly in the United... (Review)
Review
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE
neutering kittens at an early age, typically between 6 and 14 weeks, has received increasing attention and gained prominence in recent years, particularly in the United States and in shelter medicine in the UK. However, in private practice it has yet to be generally endorsed.
GLOBAL IMPORTANCE
among many of the animal welfare charities, early neutering is seen as a crucial step in conquering and controlling cat overpopulation.
CLINICAL CHALLENGES
physiological differences between kittens and adult cats are very important to consider before undertaking elective early neutering. Increased sensitivity to drugs, prolongation of effects and a limited capacity for cardiovascular compensation are the principal anaesthetic concerns in kittens.
EVIDENCE BASE
the optimal age for neutering, traditionally deemed to be between 5 and 8 months, is now questioned, as short- and longer-term studies demonstrate no significant behavioural and physical advantages conferred by traditional-age neutering. Furthermore, a number of safe anaesthetic and surgical protocols have been documented that produce lower morbidity and similar mortality rates in early-age neuters compared with traditional-age neuters.
Topics: Age Factors; Anesthesia; Animals; Cats; Clinical Protocols; Female; Male; Orchiectomy; Ovariectomy; Pregnancy; Time Factors
PubMed: 21215944
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2010.11.005