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When Can Child Born With Undescended Testis Be Operated Upon?
hi!my 11 months old son is having one undescended testis i.e left one and its in cannal.i consulted the two surgeons.one of the surgeon suggested to get it operated within 10 months and other suggested to get it operated at 18 months as babies blood vessels are too young to be operated.so with whose suggestion should i go.please suggest me. waiting 4 ur reply.
Fri, 5 Feb 2016
Hi,
Now recommended age for orchidopexy i.e. bringing down testes in scrotum is 6-9 months or latest by one year.
Due to availability of latest diagnostic laparoscopy changed the management for non palpable testes so early surgery is possible.
If undescended testes remains more undescended, undergoes progressive degeneration after birth.
Ok and take care.
Now recommended age for orchidopexy i.e. bringing down testes in scrotum is 6-9 months or latest by one year.
Due to availability of latest diagnostic laparoscopy changed the management for non palpable testes so early surgery is possible.
If undescended testes remains more undescended, undergoes progressive degeneration after birth.
Ok and take care.
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