Spermatogenesis in the unilateral cryptorchid testis after orchiopexy.
We herein examine the role of orchiopexy in the child with unilateral cryptorchidism and specifically discuss whether this operation produces a testis capable of good sperm production. Contralateral vasectomy was performed in subjects who previously had undergone unilateral orchiopexy. Semen analysis from the previously operated testes showed marked diminution in spermatogenesis.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013076:Sperm Count; D013091:Spermatogenesis; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery*