Laparoscopy for evaluation of cryptorchid testis.
Four male patients with a unilateral nonpalpable testis were considered for laparoscopy. Preoperative evaluation by computerized tomography and ultrasonography failed to demonstrate cryptorchid testis. Laparoscopy clearly identified the anatomy in all 4 cases. Two patients had an absent testis, 1 patient underwent orchiectomy for a dysmorphic testis, and 1 patients underwent orchiopexy for a testis located within the inguinal canal. Pediatric laparoscopy is an effective and safe adjunct in the management of cryptorchid testis.
Department of Urology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.
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D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male