Hormonal effect of subcapsular orchiectomy versus total orchiectomy.

We conducted a controlled comparison to determine if subcapsular orchiectomy is as effective as conventional total orchiectomy in lowering serum testosterone in male rats. Both methods were effective. Our data refute earlier clinical reports and substantiate recent clinical studies.

Keywords

Male, Animals, Humans, Prostatic Neoplasms, Female, Rats, Inbred Strains, Testosterone, Castration, Rats

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