Undescended testicle repair

Undescended testicle repair

Definition

Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct undescended testes (cryptorchism).

See also: Undescended testicle

Alternative Names

Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; Orchiopexy; Repair of undescended testicle; Cryptorchidism repair

Indications

This surgery is recommended for infants older than 1 year whose testicles have not descended into the scrotum (cryptorchidism).

Convalescence

The surgery may be done on an outpatient basis. Bed rest is recommended for the first 2 to 3 days. Strenuous activity, including bicycling, should be avoided for at least 1 month to allow rehabilitation of the testis in its new position.

Expectations after surgery

Undescended testicle repair is successful in most cases. A small percentage (10%) of individuals will have fertility problems. (See: infertility)

Men who have had undescended testicles should be examined monthly, throughout their lives, to detect any possible tumor development. Individuals with undescended testes have higher rates of testicular cancer than those with normal testicular development.

Risks

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• Reactions to medications
• Problems breathing

• Bleeding
• Infection

Male reproductive anatomy

Before and after testicular repair

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