Undescended Testicle Repair
Alternate Names : Cryptorchidism Repair, Inguinal Orchidopexy, Orchidopexy, Orchiopexy, Repair of Undescended Testicle
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Indications
Undescended testicles often descend into the scrotum by 1 year of age. It is unusual, however, for testicles to descend on their own after the age of 1 year. This surgery is recommended for infants older than 1 year whose testicles have not descended into the scrotum (cryptorchidism).
This condition is more common in premature babies. Most often, only one side is affected.
Undescended testicles can cause infertility and are more prone to developing malignant tumors in later years.
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