title: Subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO2 laser: a new technique.
abstract: We report a technique for performing subcapsular orchiectomy using the CO2 laser. The procedure was simple and safe and was completed within 30-45 minutes in the 13 patients in whom it was carried out. Postoperative pain and swelling were minimal, and compression dressings were unnecessary. Postoperatively, the mean serum testosterone value was of castrate level. We conclude that CO2 subcapsular orchiectomy is a worthwhile addition to our surgical armory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Wishnow
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone