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Suggest Treatment For Undescended Testicle

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: What is the treatment for undescended testicle.I can feel my egg just above the scrotum beside the penis shaft but not inside the scrotum. It gives me very bad feeling and makese concerned about my manhood ,I am 29.

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Surgical treatment..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic..

I have gone through the query and understood your concern.

Surgical treatment(orchidopexy with or without orchidectomy) is the best treatment for undescended testicle..

Orchidopexy ---> Restoration and fixation of the undescended testicle into the scrotum..

Orchidectomy --->Removal of the undescended testicle to prevent testicular cancer..

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (3 hours later)

What are the risks associated with this kind of treatment? Is there any chance of my undescended testicle being normal because I have this condition since I was born?
I am also doubtful about my sexual prowess due to this condition, is there any impact on sexual health due to this condition.

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Surgeon opinion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Thank you for following up.

Orchidopexy surgery in expert hands is safe. May rarely cause testicular atrophy in a previously normal undescended testicle.

Considering the testis is out of the scrotal sac, I suspect that the chances of being a 100% normal testicle is low because outside the scrotal sac testicle poorly grows and functions. Therefore it is utmost important we identify the location of testis before commenting about testicular function.

Furthermore we can't predict the impact on sexual health without proper assessment. This will depend on the location and importantly the functional status of both the testicles..

Following tests will help assess the anatomical and functional status of the testicles..

1) MRI abdomen scan would help find testicle's exact location

2) Semen analysis help rule out the testicular failure.

But yes,sexual dysfunction and male infertility are related poor outcomes to this condition if not treated early after birth.

Hope i have answered your query..Further queries are welcome.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (20 minutes later)

Could you please refer a expert surgeon who can treat me in delhi?

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unfortunately no..

Detailed Answer:
Hello again..

I am from XXXXXXX and don't know anyone out there to refer..

You can search for doctors based on the specialty and also location in the healthcaremagic's doctors page. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/Doctors-in-delhi/L18864S0

Alternatively any general surgeon should be able to help. You can visit any reputed multidisciplinary hospital or a medical college. I am sure you will find the best surgeons in such institutes.

Hope I was helpful in answering your queries..

Wishing you good health..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad