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Common Treatment Procedures of the Male Reproductive System

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castration   surgical excision of the testes  
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circumcision   surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin)  
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epididymectomy   surgical removal of the epididymis  
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hydrocelectomy   surgical removal of a hydrocele from the scrotum  
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orchidopexy   surgical fixation of the testes to the scrotum  
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orchiectomy   surgicl removal of the testes  
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prostatectomy   surgical removal of the prostate  
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transurethral incision of the prostate   surgical incision into the bladder neck to widen the urethra  
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transurethral microwave thermotherapy   nonsurgical treatment to destroy prostate tissue  
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transurethral needle ablation   using radiofrequency energy through needles to destroy specific regions of the prostate  
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)   surgical removal of the prostate tissue through an endoscope  
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vasectomy   surgical removal of a portion of the vas deferens to produce sterility  
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