Prod... Penis and Testicular Surgery Flashcards
What is a hypospadias?
Incomplete development of the urethra caused by an abnormal opening of the urethral meatus
What is the most preoperative diagnoses for pediatric patients presenting for orchiopexy?
Nonpalpable testis or cryptorchidism
What is cryptorchidism?
Undescended testis
What is a penectomy?
Partial or total resection of the penis due to squamous cell carcinoma of the penile skin
List possible complication of a hydrocele repair?
- Testicular vessel damage
- Vas deferens damage
- contralateral hernia formation
- infertility
What is the main preoperative diagnosis seen in pediatric patients presenting for simple of radical orchiectomy?
Testicular turmor
Is testicular torsion an emergent situation?
YES
-Infarction of the testis will occur within hours unless treated
A testicular torsion must be resolved within what amount of time to prevent ischemic damage to the testis that is irreversible?
6 hours
What is a spermatocele?
A cyst of the epididymis
What is a sermatocelectomy?
Surgical excision of the cyst
What is a vasovasostomy?
Procedure to restore fertility through the reconnection of the continuity of the vas deferens
Why would a simple orchiectomy be performed on a adult?
A simple orchiectomy is performed in men with metastatic prostate cancer and is an alternative to medical castration
What preexisting medical conditions frequently accompany patients presenting for penile prosthesis insertion?
- Elderly
- CHF
- COPD
- CAD
- PVD
- Renal impairment
- cerebrovascular diseases
How is a penile presthetic implanted?
- Implanted through the suprapubic or penile incision
- Into the corpora cavernosa
