Can I Get Large Testicle Implants After Testicular Cancer?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Am interested in having testicular implants placed. Had radical right orchiectomy for testis cancer in 2012 and have very, very small left testis. Would like to have the largest possible implants placed. Please advise on steps to be taken.

A: The first question is whether you had any radiation as part of your testicular cancer treatment as such radiation precludes any implant surgery.

Since most testicular cancer patients don’t have post orchiectomy surgery radiation, and I will assume this is you, then implants can be safely placed.

With a small left testis and a missing right testis implants are inserted merely pushing aside the small existing testis. (Side by side technique) What size implants you can have depends on how much scrotal skin you have and it’s laxity. (how well it stretches) There is no exact method to known what size willl fit beforehand but most patients fall in the range of 6.0 to 7.0 cm size.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon