Histological Outcome of Delayed Orchidectomy after Primary Chemotherapy for Metastatic Germ Cell Tumour of the Testis

Thirty-six per cent of patients had residual tumour locally in the testis after primary chemotherapy for metastatic GCT of the testis. However, in the cases with pure seminomatous disease, there was no residual tumour present. It may not be necessary to undertake delayed orchidectomy in these patients.