The ultimate goal in the treatment of cryptorchidism is to achieve normal fertility. However, in a substantial number of cryptorchid males, early and apparently successful orchidopexy does not improve fertility as it does not address the underlying pathophysiological cause, namely, the impaired transformation of gonocytes into Ad spermatogonia. It is important to realize that over half the pati...

BACKGROUND Management of non-palpable testes in Nigeria can be difficult due to late presentation and poor resources. Surgical exploration is often required for diagnosis and treatment. AIM This study reviews the management outcome of clinically non-palpable testeis in a tertiary center in Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten years retrospective review of all clinically non-palpable testes in...