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. 2019 Jul 30;13(4):1557988319861019. doi: 10.1177/1557988319861019

Table 2.

Characterization of Reasons for Orchiectomy, TPP, and Satisfaction.

Variable Number of respondents
N (%)
Reasons for orchiectomy:
Malignancy/malignancy risk 46 (73%)
Torsion 1 (2%)
Trauma/injury 4 (6%)
Infection 2 (3%)
Pain 2 (3%)
Other 8 (13%)
Most common reasons for receiving TPP
Self-confidence 4 (28.6%)
Cosmetic appearance to others 7 (50%)
Cosmetic appearance to self 3 (21.4%)
Most common reasons for not receiving TPP
Cosmetic appearance to others not a concern 20 (40.8%)
Cosmetic appearance to self not a concern 19 (38.8%)
TP not offered by surgeon 18 (36.7%)
Complication risk 10 (20.4%)
Cost 7 (14.3%)
TP not covered by insurance 5 (10.2%)
TP offered but unavailable 1 (2%)
Satisfied with TPP
Yes 10 (71%)
No 4 (29%)
Would receive implant again if necessary
Yes 10 (72%)
No 2 (14%)
No answer given 2 (14%)
Would recommend TPP to others
Yes 11 (79%)
No 1 (7%)
No answer given 2 (14%)