Comparison of testosterone and LH values in subcapsular vs total orchiectomy patients

Pre- and postoperative luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone values were measured by radioimmunoassay in two groups of patients undergoing subcapsular versus total orchiectomy. Average values postoperatively for testosterone for subcapsular vs total orchiectomy patients were 26.4 and 23.4 ng/100 cc, respectively. Average values postoperatively for LH for subcapsular vs total orchiectomy patients were 88.2 and 88.3 mIU/cc, respectively. There was no statistical difference between these values. Subcapsular orchiectomy remains a treatment option for metastatic prostate cancer.