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What is the definition or description of: undescended testicle repair?

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Orchiopexy: Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hrair-George Mesrobian answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

See below: Repair consists of a small inguinal incision, dissection of the spermatic cord from the surrounding attachments, ligation of a hernia if one is present and placement of the testicle in the scrotum in such a manner as to prevent its retraction. A small second incision is placed over the scrotum. Exceptions occur in up to 10% of the cases from the above description.

Answered 12/28/2016

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What are the risks involved with undescended testicle surgery?

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