What is meant by orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion. Urology 216.444.5600.
How is orchiopexy done?
Orchidopexy. In most cases, if the testicle can be felt in the groin, a simple orchidopexy can be performed. This involves first making a cut (incision) in the groin to locate the undescended testicle. The testicle is then moved downwards and repositioned in the scrotum through a second incision.
Is orchiopexy a major surgery?
An orchiopexy is an outpatient procedure that takes place in the hospital and requires general anesthesia. Pediatric urologic surgeons at NYU Langone are experienced in performing this surgery in boys as young as 6 months old. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the groin or scrotum.
Why is orchiopexy done?
Surgical Correction (Orchidopexy)
Orchidopexy is a surgical procedure that moves an undescended testicle into the scrotum. The operation is performed to reduce the risk of crush injury, correct the associated hernia, and/or alleviate the psychological concerns of having only one testicle visible in the scrotum.
What age should orchiopexy be done?
The ideal timing for surgical correction of undescended testes (orchidopexy) has been considered in a number of fora, which have resulted in a range of consensus statements/guidelines stating that orchidopexy should ideally be performed between 6 and 12 months of age, or 18 at the very latest [1-3].
Can orchiopexy cause infertility?
Conclusions: Between ages 2 and 12 years the timing of unilateral orchiopexy may vary without an effect on subsequent fertility potential. When biopsy at surgery lacks germ cells, there is an approximately 33% age independent risk of subsequent infertility.
Is orchiopexy permanent?
Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move and/or permanently fix a testicle into the scrotum.
Can a testicle grow after orchiopexy?
The improved testicular growth after early orchiopexy was also demonstrated by a gradual increase in the ratio of the previously retained testis and the scrotal testis in individual boys from 6 months to 4 years (0.68 to 0.81, p <0.001).
Can you have kids after orchiopexy?
When biopsy at surgery lacks germ cells, there is an approximately 33% age independent risk of subsequent infertility. Otherwise patients may be fertile after unilateral orchiopexy between ages 2 and 12 years.
Can orchiopexy affect fertility?
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How long is recovery from orchiopexy?
You should be able to do most of your normal activities after 1 to 2 weeks, except for those that require a lot of effort. It’s important to avoid straining with bowel movements and doing heavy lifting while you recover.