BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Controversy remains concerning the optimal treatment approach for cryptorchidism. The objective of this study was to assess effectiveness of hormone therapy or surgery for cryptorchidism. METHODS We searched Medline and other databases from 1980 to February 2012. Two reviewers independently assessed studies against predetermined criteria. Two reviewers independently e...

QUESTION To develop clinical guidelines for the management of cryptorchidism in pre-pubertal boys, from early diagnosis through therapy to long-term follow-up and prognosis. METHOD Systematic review of articles from the medical literature, referenced since 1966, using validated search strategies through the following databases: Medline, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Regist...

introduction: cryptorchidism has been proved to cause apoptosis in germ cells in respond to changes in the stimulation levels of specific physiological events. the purpose of this study was to determine whether treatment of bilateral cryptorchidism was associated with alterations in testicular gene expression. methods: to induce bilateral cryptorchid model, immature mice were anesthetized and a...

Repair of congenital groin hernia/hydrocele and orchidopexy for the undescended testis are the most common surgical procedure performed by pediatric surgeons. Up to 1% of all men have been reported to have a congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens (CUAVD).1 Previous studies have suggested that ipsilateral renal anomalies are present in up to 91% of men with a congenital unilateral abs...

Introduction: Testicular nubbin is the most common case of impalpable testis found by pediatric urologists. Diagnostic and surgical management, including long-term follow-up, still a debate, especially in cases bilateral testicular nubbin. Case presentation: A 5-year-old boy with was brought to hospital. diagnostic laparoscopy performed, both internal inguinal rings were closed blood vessels, v...

AIM Traditionally, ligation of hernial sac during orchiopexy is considered mandatory to prevent postoperative development of hernia. A prospective study was carried out to see if it is actually required based on the fact that any peritoneal defect closes within 24 hours by metamorphosis of the in situ mesodermal cells. METHODS Fifty cases of undescended testis, age ranging from eight months t...

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE An 18-year-old was presented with a large inflamed appendix (compressed by the instrument) and a spermatic cord with right undescended testicle (cryptorchidism). Patients who undergo orchiopexy after age 12 years, or no orchiopexy, are 2-6 times as likely to have testicular cancer as those who undergo prepubertal orchiopexy.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the single scrotal-incision orchidopexy (SSIO) technique in patients with an undescended testis palpable in the inguinal canal or below the external inguinal ring. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2011 and December 2013 we performed 100 SSIOs in 89 patients. The mean (range) follow-up was 9 (3-36) months. RESULTS In 88 testes the SSIO was performed with no difficul...