After exclusive paraaortic radiation of Stage I seminoma, even at follow-up periods in excess of 5 years the incidence of pelvic lymph node relapses remains below 4%. However, there seems to be a small potential for the development of late recurrences. With limited radiotherapy, permanent radiation-induced effects on the remaining testicle are very unlikely.
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