In Testicular Feminization syndrome Gonadectomy is indicated :
At pubey Patients of Testicular Feminization syndrome (Androgen insensitivity) are genotypically males (Karyotype 46XY) but phenotypically females (i.e. male pseudo hermaphroditism). Due to the presence of Y chromosome gonads are testis which remain intraabdominal and have a malignant potential (Most common = Gonadoblastoma, Dysgerminoma). Therefore testis should be removed in such patients. B/L Laparoscopic Gonadectomy is the preferred proceduredeg. As far as timing of Gonadectomy is concerned ? "In patient with complete androgen insensitivity, the testis should be removed 'ter Pubeal developmen is complete to prevent malignant degeneration.
As soon as it is diagnosed
At pubey
Only when Malignancy develops in it
When hirsutism is evident