Orchiectomy for Gender Reassignment and Transition Malpractice Attorney

Transgender is a term that many people in today’s society often misunderstand. In one sense, this surgery is not commonly discussed, and it is usually not understood as an important surgery for someone interested in a gender reassignment and transition. When something goes wrong in relation to this type of surgery, it is difficult to blame the patient for the complication or issue. Just as a heart transplant patient will not be blamed for a heart surgery that went awry, the orchiectomy for a gender reassignment and transition surgery complication or issue cannot be blamed on the patient.

In general, many people are misinformed about the particulars of transgender reassignment surgeries. The average person in society does not understand that these surgeries are all about, why they are necessary, and what can go wrong. If a surgical orchiectomy procedure has a problem, it will likely be a malpractice claim against the healthcare provider, surgeon or hospital. We have attorneys on our team who are highly trained to manage, oversee and develop lawsuits for you in this area, if you have suffered a personal injury due to an orchiectomy procedure.

Why Do Transgender People Have This Type of Surgery?

A transgender individual is a person who chooses to undergo a surgery that will either feminize the genital region with a vaginoplasty, or allow the person to become a male with an orchiectomy. The definition of an orchiectomy is the surgical removal of one or both of a man’s testicles. Transgender people have the desire to change their gender, and they can achieve that goal in a variety of ways. By having the orchiectomy procedure, this is just one way to achieve the goal for gender reassignment for the individual interested in changing gender.

There are several procedures that occur in combination with this specific procedure, for an individual on the road to a gender reassignment and lifestyle change. For the most part, these surgeries go smoothly, to assist with the desired changes of an individual. But there are times where the surgeries go horribly wrong, and the individual is not happy with the results of this procedure.

Gender Reassignment Is a Complex Process, Not One Procedure

Let’s be clear, the process of gender reassignment is a complex procedure with several smaller procedures that will come into play. Individuals interested in this type of surgery can have surgical procedures that fit their ideal, and can change their ideals to suit their medical needs. There is no one surgery that will work for any one person. Anywhere along this road to recovery, the individual having an orchiectomy needs to be monitored carefully and consistently. There are many aspects of an orchiectomy that can and do go wrong. If that happens to you, you need to give us a call right away. We have attorneys ready to discuss your orchiectomy procedure, results and complications with you immediately.

Who Typically Gets an Orchiectomy?

In general, the procedure of an orchiectomy is performed in men who have testicular cancer, have a rare condition that requires it, or who want to transition to women. It is considered as the first major step in the process of transition utilizing genital Gender Affirmative Surgery or gGAS. Just to be clear, this surgical procedure is not entered into lightly, and can only take place after all counseling protocols are completed for the transgender women interested in pursuing this procedure.

What Does the Surgeon Do to Perform an Orchiectomy?

The surgical procedure of an orchiectomy in transgender patients is often combined with another surgery that will create a vagina for that individual next. Many doctors who perform this procedure see the orchiectomy as the first step towards creation of a vagina for the transgender woman patient. The orchiectomy surgery is rarely performed as a last surgery, but is usually performed as the intro surgery to add a vaginoplasty that will use the scrotal skin and fatty tissue of the transgender woman’s body to create a vagina at a later date. There are some people who choose not to have a vaginoplasty, and in those cases, the tissues mentioned will be trimmed off per the wishes of the transgender woman patient’s choice.

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What Can Go Wrong with an Orchiectomy?

The surgical procedure of an orchiectomy includes the surgeon making a scrotal midline incision, and opening the tunica dartos to that midline area. Next, the testicles are dissected along the spermatic cord, checking for inguinal hernias in the patient. After this, the spermatic cords and testicles are then removed from the patient. As with most surgeries, specimens and biopsies of the tissues are sent to a lab for review, usually to rule out any suspicious or abnormal cells. Then the patient’s surgical wound is closed with sutures that will naturally be resorbed back into the patient’s body over time. This procedure allows for a smooth healing of the patient on all counts. Of course, as noted, there will be variations in this surgical procedure, but these are the basic steps.

What Can Be Identified as an Issue for Malpractice after an Orchiectomy?

It is not hard to imagine that an orchiectomy can go wrong. Why is this the case? It is the case because it is a major surgical procedure, which is often directly tied to other serious and potentially life-threatening other surgical procedures. In other words, the opportunity for malpractice in the receiving of an orchiectomy may be very high indeed.

Some problems with orchiectomies will include the following issues.

1. The patient has a high BMI, high blood pressure, is a smoker, or has other weight issues, this is a risky surgery for the patient.

2. The orchiectomy being complete shows the patient cannot have a vaginoplasty because of breathing and respiratory issues.

3. The patient feels that going forward for a vaginoplasty is too much to deal with, and prefers to stop all surgical procedures at that stage.

4. The surgeon after a biopsy of the testicles finds “unfriendly” cancerous cells, and needs to perform other procedures to stop the spread of the cancer.

Complications from an Orchiectomy Procedure Performed with General Anesthesia

There are many complications that can arise from any surgical procedure that use general anesthesia. These complications and side effects include the following:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dehydration
• Muscle achiness and soreness
• Shivering upon awaking
• Brain fog and memory loss
• Dizziness
• Constipation

Any time that a patient “goes under the knife,” there are risks, just as there can be complications for having the orchiectomy surgery in the first instance. People respond to surgeries differently, and even if the surgery is considered a success, there may be complications and the case of malpractice during the procedure by the anesthesiologist. If you were injured after a surgical orchiectomy procedure, you need to call us right away.

We will have a lawyer from our team to eagerly review the merits of this case, and move towards a win in this area. We will let you talk to an attorney, who will work to help you in this type of case. We are here for you, and are ready to argue for the breach of minimum standards of care as they apply to this type of personal injury case.

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We will work hard on your behalf to get you the recovery compensation that you deserve for your medical malpractice claim for the orchiectomy that you endured. We understand that you need time to heal, and we are here for you during that process. We do not require any fees up front, and we will not ask you for any deposit on your case to work with us. We are ready to discuss your lawsuit, in order to right the wrongs against you by the surgeon or other medical healthcare parties involved with your surgical orchiectomy.

Surgical Removal of Male Testicles and Hormone Imbalances

Individuals who have an orchiectomy can have issues with their hormones after the surgical procedure. Many patients who are not managed carefully enough will experience concentrations of hormones that are off balance after this type of surgery. When this happens there may be other problems that will complicate treatments. If a surgeon or doctor misses these cues, then the hormonal imbalances will continue for the patient. These complications may be followed by other side effects or syndromes that can compromise the health of the patient.

If this has been the case after your orchiectomy, then you need to call a lawyer with experience in maintaining and winning this type of action. You need to discuss the particulars of this case with us, to determine what the surgeon or follow-up doctors missed regarding your medical case management of your health. You deserve to have the surgical procedure of an orchiectomy, and to heal completely afterwards, not suffer more with complications. If you are in this situation, just give us a call right away to discuss the claim with one of our experienced attorneys.

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Our free second opinion will review the claim and show you the gaps in any theories for recovery. We understand that the legal theories that will need to be explored in this case will be complex. We have the expertise to handle these types of cases, and know how to fight for you to help you recover the money that you will need to recover fully from your losses. You need to focus on your recovery, and we understand how you feel. We will fight for you and know how to win these types of cases. Just give us a call for your free second opinion in this case, and we will go over any other issues that you need to address in this type of lawsuit.

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After an orchiectomy, you may experience other side effects. These may or may not have been explained to you. It is not uncommon for your testosterone to drop significantly, and that may result in several side effects including, but not limited to:

• A much-lowered sexual drive
• Feelings of depression
• Incidences of fatigue
• Hot flashes or feeling flushed
• Reduced muscle mass
• Broken bones or osteoporosis
• Sexual function issues

It will be very important post-surgery that you are watched for any issues or complications with an orchiectomy. Even if the surgery is a success, you may still be a victim of medical malpractice related to an orchiectomy if you have post-surgical issues and complications that should have been seen by your doctor.

After your orchiectomy, if you develop a fever, sever pain or issues urinating, you may have a problem. If you see or notice redness or hematomas near the site of the operation, you could have blood pooling and gathering under the skin level. There are other serious complications that need to be addressed only with a trained medical person, and if this is the case for you, you need to go to the emergency department to be checked immediately.

Doctors often miss complications that can arise after an orchiectomy, and those cases are called medical malpractice. In the event that you have developed complications, you should call our attorneys immediately. You need to talk to an attorney with expertise in these types of legal consequences brought out in this case. We are able to provide you with attorneys who specialize in the refined areas of the law applied here in this case. We can assure you that you will be best served with a lawyer with specialty in the type of case at hand – medical malpractice from an orchiectomy procedure.

Gender Reassignment Surgery and Infections Require a Malpractice Attorney

Another complication that occurs frequently for gender reassignment surgeries are infections from abscesses. If you have had an orchiectomy and are now suffering from related infections, you need to give us a call. You need to talk to the lawyers who can help with the rule of law to be applied in this case, and we will review your medical malpractice claim related to your orchiectomy.

When a patient undergoes an infection after a procedure such as an orchiectomy, the infection may be complicated and need to be managed aggressively. Some infections take a long time to heal. During that time, you may lose time from work, or be unable to manage the daily activities of your life. You could even suffer a temporary or permanent disability as a result of an infection after your orchiectomy procedure. If this happens to you, just call us to discuss your case with an expert in this field.

Gender Transitioning Surgery

Gender transitioning surgery is a serious and complicated set of surgeries that can include many other associated procedures. If something goes wrong with the orchiectomy, then there is the opportunity that there will be other issues in the future. We are experienced attorney in Los Angeles, and we will work hard for a winning resolution with your gender reassignment surgery malpractice case.

You may think that you cannot sue in this type of case, but that is an inaccurate assumption. If you wondered, “Can I sue to get reimbursed for this type of loss?” the answer is that you can sue. In this type of case, we can sue for the wrongs of others that have been bestowed on you with a malpractice claim. When you give us a call, our Los Angeles case lawyers can file a lawsuit on your behalf. We are here and able to review your case, and answer the questions before us to get you the results you desire on this type of case. Be assured that our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue, and manage the issues that have been proposed for your recovery compensation, as you deserve.

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We know how to overcome every obstacle to win your case. We are here for you, to start the process to bring to you the recovery compensation that you are desiring in this case. A gender reassignment is a very personal and emotional journey for anyone seeking to fulfil that dream. We are sensitive to how you feel right now, and understand your concerns. We are able to speak to you confidentially to belay any of your concerns.

We will seek out any of the medical experts necessary to prove your case, and we know what to do to win in the case of a gender reassignment surgical malpractice case. Just give us a call today. You need to take all the time that you need to recover from your emotional and physical injuries. When you call us, we are going to be ready to work hard full time to get you the money that you deserve for your personal injuries.

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