Laparoscopic orchiectomy for unilateral intra-abdominal testis.
We present 2 cases of laparoscopic removal of a unilateral intra-abdominal testis. Removal of a unilateral intra-abdominal testis is indicated in patients more than 10 years old because the malignant potential of an intra-abdominal testis outweighs any cosmetic benefit of orchiopexy. Laparoscopic orchiectomy is a safe and effective surgical procedure for adolescents and adults with this disease entity providing outpatient therapy and prompt rehabilitation.
Thomas
M D
MD
Division of Urology, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, El Paso.
Mercer
L C
LC
Saltzstein
E C
EC
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000379:methods*