Although a surgical procedure, orchiectomy is considered hormone therapy because its purpose is to stop testosterone production.
Orchiectomy is a relatively simple surgery that is usually performed as an outpatient procedure.
The operation may be performed under local or general anesthetic. A small incision is made in the scrotum , the sac that contains the testicles. After Surgery To reduce post-operative swelling, ice packs should be applied to the scrotum for the first 48 hours following surgery. The ice pack should not be placed on the scrotum without an intervening, protective layer of clothing or cloth . The site of the incision should be kept clean and dry.