進行前立腺癌症例における超音波外科吸引装置による去勢術

Abstract

USAによる去勢術は, 従来のsurgical subcapsular orchiectomyとほぼ同様の効果のある術式と考えられた

We report a technique for performing subcapsular orchiectomy using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator (USA). The procedure was simple and safe, and was completed within one hour in 2 patients on whom it was carried out. Operative complications such as bleeding, postoperative pain and wound swelling were minimal, and compression dressings were not necessary. Postoperatively, the serum testosterone value was lowered to the castrate level. We conclude that subcapsular orchiectomy using USA is superior to conventional bilateral scrotal orchiectomy, and will be a useful option.