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circumcision
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removal of the foreskin (prepuce), exposing the glans penis
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epididymectomy
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removal of an epididymis
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orchioectomy, orchidectomy
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removal of a testicle
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orchioplasty
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repair of a testicle
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orchioplexy
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fixation of an undescented testis in the scrotum
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prostatectomy
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excision of the prostate gland
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra using a resectoscope, a specialized urologic endoscope
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vasectomy
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removal of a segment of the vas deferens to produce sterility in the male
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vasovasostomy
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restoration of the function of the vas deferens to regain fertility after vasectomy
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