Orchiectomy

Preparation

Before the orchiectomy, the following is performed: Pre-anesthetic consultation; Blood tests (hemogram, coagulogram, biochemistry, blood sugar); Urine analyses; ECG and, if necessary, chest X-ray; Scrotal / abdominal ultrasound, as directed by the doctor. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents (Aspirin, Plavix, Xarelto, Eliquis, Warfarin, etc.) should, as a rule, be stopped 5–7 days before, only with the approval of the attending physician. Other chronic treatments (e.g. hypertension, diabetes) are adjusted according to the anesthetist's indication. On the day of the intervention, come without food: no food 8 hours before, no liquids (including water) 4 hours before. Do not chew gum or smoke on the morning of the procedure. Shower the night before or in the morning with antibacterial soap. The groin and scrotal area must be cleaned, and in some cases shaved (as indicated by the clinic). Do not apply creams, oils or lotions to the skin in the area.