What is the definition or description of: orchiopexy?

Testicle fixed.: An orchiopexy is a surgical procedure where the testicle is fixed in place inside the scrotum. This can be performed for an undescended testicle that has failed to reach the proper position. This can also be used to resolve & prevent testicular torsion, where a twist in the spermatic cord compromises the blood supply. The procedure is primarily performed by pediatric surgeons or urologists.

Definition:: Orchiopexy, or orchidopexy, is a surgical operation that is performed by an urologist or pediatric surgeon to fix the testicle in place within the scrotum. It is typically performed in young boys whose testicle has not descended properly, or in men with testicular torsion, where the testicle has twisted upon its blood vessels.

Bring down testis: & fix in scrotum. Operation for correction of undescended testis. May include correction of an associated inguinal hernia (present in up to 50% of cases. Orchidopexy literally means testicular fixation & thus can also describe scrotal fixation to correct testicular torsion.