Operation
Testicular transplantation is a cosmetic procedure performed under general anesthesia. If it should have been necessary to remove the body’s own testicle, the implantation surgery should be performed at a certain distance from this surgery to ensure healing of the structures of the scrotum. Before the implantation of the testicular prosthesis, the scrotum is thus mostly empty.
Usually an incision is made in the scrotum or in the groin and this is opened to insert the implant. The implant can be sutured to the scrotum using sutures. Once the scrotum is closed and the wound has healed, there are usually no traces of the procedure left after the operation, as the scar is usually well hidden by the folds of the testicles. The procedure itself usually takes only 30-60 minutes.
Prognosis
In general, the insertion of a testicular prosthesis is a relatively uncomplicated procedure. The implant helps especially people who are under psychological stress due to the removal of one or both testicles. Since the testicular prosthesis differs only slightly in form and feeling from a functional testicle, the testicular prosthesis is usually not recognizable as such by outsiders and the affected person is accordingly satisfied with the implant.
Nevertheless, contraindications should be taken seriously to avoid serious consequences of the implantation of the testicular prosthesis. If inflammation and rejection reactions do not occur, a testicular prosthesis can often remain in the body until the end of life.
