Orchiopexy also referred to as ‘Orchidopexy’ is a surgery that helps to move an undescended or ‘Cryptorchid’ testicle into the scrotum and permanently fixes it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.
There are two conditions that may need an Orchiopexy in order to correct, undescended testicle and testicular torsion. This procedure is usually conducted in childhood to correct undescended testicles to prevent any future complications such as infertility and increased risk of testicular cancer.
Generally, the stay in the hospital is very short and most patients are released the same day, however, it depends on the patient. It usually takes a few weeks after surgery to ensure proper healing.
Benefits of Orchiopexy
Undergoing an Orchiopexy may have a number of benefits such as prevention of certain ailments as mentioned herewith:
The goal of treatment is to move the undescended testicle to its proper location in the scrotum. Treatment before 1 year of age might lower the risk of complications of an undescended testicle, such as infertility and testicular cancer. Earlier is better, but it's recommended that surgery takes place before the child is 18 months old.
What is Orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and fix it there.
Do undescended testicles cause pain?
No, there is no pain associated with this condition.
Can orchiopexy reduce the chances of being infertile?
Warmer temperatures inside the body can impair the development of the testes and may affect the production of healthy sperm. Orchiopexy moves the testicles into the scrotum, where they are about three to five degrees cooler and this improves the chances of fertility later in life.
How long does the surgery take?
The operation usually takes about one hour per testicle and is an out-patient operation and the patient may have to spend a few hours waking up from the surgery can probably go home after the operation.
How long the recovery will take?
Most children have no problems getting better after their operations. Your child's scrotum may be swollen and bruised after the operation. This will go away after a few days.
The goal of treatment is to move the undescended testicle to its proper location in the scrotum. Treatment before 1 year of age might lower the risk of complications of an undescended testicle, such as infertility and testicular cancer. Earlier is better, but it's recommended that surgery takes place before the child is 18 months old.
What is Orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and fix it there.
Do undescended testicles cause pain?
No, there is no pain associated with this condition.
Can orchiopexy reduce the chances of being infertile?
Warmer temperatures inside the body can impair the development of the testes and may affect the production of healthy sperm. Orchiopexy moves the testicles into the scrotum, where they are about three to five degrees cooler and this improves the chances of fertility later in life.
How long does the surgery take?
The operation usually takes about one hour per testicle and is an out-patient operation and the patient may have to spend a few hours waking up from the surgery can probably go home after the operation.
How long the recovery will take?
Most children have no problems getting better after their operations. Your child's scrotum may be swollen and bruised after the operation. This will go away after a few days.
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Orchiopexy also referred to as ‘Orchidopexy’ is a surgery that helps to move an undescended or ‘Cryptorchid’ testicle into the scrotum and permanently fixes it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.
There are two conditions that may need an Orchiopexy in order to correct, undescended testicle and testicular torsion. This procedure is usually conducted in childhood to correct undescended testicles to prevent any future complications such as infertility and increased risk of testicular cancer.
Generally, the stay in the hospital is very short and most patients are released the same day, however, it depends on the patient. It usually takes a few weeks after surgery to ensure proper healing.
Benefits of Orchiopexy
Undergoing an Orchiopexy may have a number of benefits such as prevention of certain ailments as mentioned herewith:
The goal of treatment is to move the undescended testicle to its proper location in the scrotum. Treatment before 1 year of age might lower the risk of complications of an undescended testicle, such as infertility and testicular cancer. Earlier is better, but it's recommended that surgery takes place before the child is 18 months old.
What is Orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and fix it there.
Do undescended testicles cause pain?
No, there is no pain associated with this condition.
Can orchiopexy reduce the chances of being infertile?
Warmer temperatures inside the body can impair the development of the testes and may affect the production of healthy sperm. Orchiopexy moves the testicles into the scrotum, where they are about three to five degrees cooler and this improves the chances of fertility later in life.
How long does the surgery take?
The operation usually takes about one hour per testicle and is an out-patient operation and the patient may have to spend a few hours waking up from the surgery can probably go home after the operation.
How long the recovery will take?
Most children have no problems getting better after their operations. Your child's scrotum may be swollen and bruised after the operation. This will go away after a few days.
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