Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
What To Think About
Orchiopexy is considered a safe and reliable procedure that has relatively few risks. It is best to choose a surgeon and hospital staff who have training and experience in this procedure and in the special needs of children.
Some doctors recommend a testicular Reference biopsy Opens New Window during orchiopexy if the undescended testicle is in the abdomen or if the child has genital defects, such as Reference hypospadias, or a Reference genetic disorder Opens New Window. In this test, a small sample of tissue is taken from the testicles and then examined.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
(What is a Reference PDF Opens New Window document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 1, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology |
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