male reproductive system surgical procedures

Question 1

surgical repair of the glans penis

Answer 1

Balanoplasty

Question 2

Removal of the testicles in male or the ovaries in female

Answer 2

Castration

Question 3

Surgical removal of the epididymis

Answer 3

Epididymectomy

Question 4

Surgical removal of one or both testes

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Orchidectomy

Question 5

Surgical fixation to move undescended testes into the scrotum and to attach them to prevent retraction; used to treat cryptorchidism

Answer 5

Orchidopexy

Question 6

Surgical removal of one or both testes

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Orchiectomy

Question 7

To cut into the testes

Answer 7

Orchiotomy

Question 8

Surgical repair of the testes

Answer 8

Orchioplasty

Question 9

Surgical removal of the prostate gland

Answer 9

Protectomy

Question 10

Process of rendering a male or female sterile or unable to conceive children

Answer 10

Sterilization

Question 11

Surgical removal of part of the prostate gland that is blocking urine flow by inserting a device through the urethra and removing prostate tissue

Answer 11

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR, TURP)

Question 12

Removal of a segment or all of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from leaving male body; used for contraception purposes

Answer 12

Vasectomy

Question 13

Surgical procedure to reconnect the vas deferens to reverse a vasectomy

Answer 13

Vasovasostomy