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A 20-year-old male asked:
Hello doctor, i have an operation of orchiopexy on right sided testicle (to resolve testicular torsion), but my left testicle is dead, shrunken due to testicular torsion happend 3 years ago, is it okay to leave dead testicle in your scrotum?
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, the testicle gets smaller but it should not cause any problem.
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Answered Mar 27, 2021
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I have bell clapper deformity in my right testicle and have experienced intermittent testicular torsion for years. My urologist proposed that I wait until I no longer want children for an orchiopexy, as it may cause infertility. Is that a valid risk?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
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A 16-year-old male asked:
3 weeks after orchiopexy for testicular torsion, left testicle that was twisted is way higher in my sack than my right testicle is this normal? If so when will it be normal again?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
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It depends on the kind of orchiopexy. But routinly it takes 6-8 weeks to normalize
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Answered Dec 12, 2021
A 17-year-old male asked:
I had orchiopexy done to my testicles due to torsion and doctor told be not to ride motor cycle for a year and not to play games. is it necessary?
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Doctor diagnosed intermittent torsion of the right testicle (with possible bell clapper). Suggested orchiopexy of right side because there will only be one incision. What are the risks, benefits/drawbacks, long-term effects of one vs both sides?
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
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A 22-year-old male asked:
My right undescended testicle was brought down with orchiopexy 12 years ago,but only my left testicle hangs down low in scrotum and right stays up?
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Pediatrics 48 years experience
Normal variation: As long as the testical is down, it will work normally.It is also available for self exam, so you can monitor changes that might mean a problem like t... Read More
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