RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06828185

Patient Reported Experiences With Sparing External Oblique Fascia Vs Standard Inguinal Orchiectomy

Patient Reported Experiences With Sparing ExteRnal Oblique Fascia Vs Standard Inguinal OrchiEctomy


Sponsor

Loma Linda University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the difference in patient-reported postoperative outcomes between two standard-of-care surgical techniques for radical orchiectomy (inguinal orchiectomy versus external oblique fascia sparing orchiectomy) for treatment of patients with suspected testicular malignancy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does sparing the external oblique fascia during orchiectomy reduce pain after surgery? 2. Is there a difference in narcotic consumption after surgery? 3. Is there a difference in neuropathic pain after surgery? 4. Is there a difference in complications after surgery?


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two surgical techniques for removing a testicle when testicular cancer is suspected — a standard approach versus one that spares a specific layer of tissue called the external oblique fascia. Researchers want to know if the newer technique reduces pain and improves recovery, as reported by patients themselves. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are scheduled to have a radical orchiectomy (surgical removal of a testicle) because testicular cancer is suspected - Your tumor can be a germ cell tumor or another testicular cancer type, including tumors in surrounding tissue - You are not currently using opioid pain medications for another reason **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently using opioid painkillers for a separate condition - You need opioids for pain related to cancer that has spread - You have a contraindication (medical reason to avoid) the standard pain medication protocol used in this study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDURERadical inguinal orchiectomy

External oblique fascia will be incised during orchiectomy

PROCEDURERadical external oblique fascia sparing orchiectomy

External oblique fascia will be spared during orchiectomy


Locations(1)

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California, United States

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