Orcheotomy or surgical removal of the testicle is done for severe testicular torsion with damage to testicle due to loss of blood supply. The production of the hormone testosterone and the reproductive function can be carried out by single testes. However, torsion may cause infertility in some boys.
Although one testicle can perform the functions, testicular implants can be surgically placed to improve aesthetic appearance or if a teen has emotional difficulties in accepting a single testicle (5).