A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the treatment for cryptorchidism?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Orchidopexy surgery: Cryptochidism signifies a hidden or non-palpable testis, although many erroneously use the term for any undescended testis. Ultrasound should first be performed if testis is non-palpable. Then laparoscopy if us is negative. Orchidopexy surgery, either laparoscopically, or by open trans-abdominal or inguinal surgery.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is cryptorchidism?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 40 years experience
Undescended: Undescended testicle. Means one or both testicles have not moved out of the abdomen or groin into its proper position in the scrotum. Often surgically corrected by a urologist specialist.
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Last updated Nov 5, 2012
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