Complications of surgery and chemotherapy for testicular cancer

Urol Oncol. 2005 Nov-Dec;23(6):447-55. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2005.06.006.

Abstract

Testicular cancer is a malignancy for which an interdisciplinary approach offers the highest likelihood of cure. In many patients, both chemotherapy and surgery play a prominent role in their care. Although cure can be achieved in a majority of patients, the treatment can occasionally leave the patient with late sequelae. This article discusses the long-term toxicity of curative surgical or cytotoxic therapy for germ cell tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Male
  • Quality of Life
  • Testicular Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery*