ABSTRACT

Regarding orchidectomy for testicular cancer, which of the following is TRUE?

Testicular prosthesis can be inserted without fear of prohibitive infectious complications.

Division of the spermatic cord must be taken at the superficial inguinal ring.

In cases of symptomatic metastatic disease orchidectomy should precede chemotherapy.

Organ-sparing surgery can be performed when tumour volume is less than 50%.

Long-term risk of silicone implants is well known.