Management of high inguinal undescended testis: a review of literature

Abstract Background Undescended testis is one of the most common paediatric surgical diagnoses. A lot research has been done to date, standardise management intra-abdominal and extra-abdominal undescended testis. High inguinal a unique clinical encounter which demands additional measures over conventional orchidopexy for better results. Main body abstract Open routine quite straightforward operation majority However, there are instances in testis, even though situated region, poses challenge surgeons, bring it scrotum by open orchiopexy. can be defined as “any intra-canalicular present higher up canal cannot brought down easily surgery standard orchiopexy (open or laparoscopy) require lengthening manoeuvres”. It needs manoeuvres like Prentiss, along with steps scrotum. This review article describes various nomenclatures appropriate investigations also difficult high Conclusion technical well-experienced surgeons. very important that surgeons dealing this condition well aware anatomy region different described date