title: Laparoscopy for the nonpalpable testis: how to interpret the endoscopic findings.
abstract: We evaluated by laparoscopy 38 patients with 45 nonpalpable testes. Of 24 testes identified in the abdominal cavity 15 were atrophic, 2 had no epididymal connection and 7 were normal in appearance. Of the 38 patients 32 (84.2%) underwent exploration. A correlation of 100% occurred between laparoscopy and surgery concerning the presence or absence of the testis. Of the testes sought 60% were present (all but 1 in the abdomen) and 40% were absent. We conclude that diagnostic laparoscopy is as effective as exploration in adults and children, with a low risk of complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Hospital Samaritano de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Castilho
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010173:Palpation