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Radical Orchiectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms extended
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2GETT
The Surgery

This surgery is the removal of one or more testicles. Sometimes it is done by an abdominal approach, and other times the surgeon will prefer a scrotal approach.

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