Undescended testicle repair
Alternate Names : Orchidopexy, Inguinal orchidopexy, Orchiopexy, Repair of undescended testicle, Cryptorchidism repair
After the Procedure
Undescended testicle repair is successful in most cases. A small percentage of people will have fertility problems. (See: infertility) Men who have had undescended testicles should be examined every month throughout their lives for possible tumors. People with undescended testes have higher rates of testicular cancer than those with normal testicle development.
Prognosis
The surgery may be done on an outpatient basis. Bed rest is recommended for the first 2 - 3 days. Avoid strenuous activity, including bicycling, for at least 1 month to allow the testicle to heal in its new position.
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