title: Orchidopexy: the relative importance of each step of mobilisation
abstract: Measurements were recorded during 313 orchidopexies to assess the relative importance of each step of the procedure. Division of the sac or processus accounts for 60% of the increased length of the cord (1.453 cm), whilst the remaining 40% (1.048 cm) of the total net gain (2.501 cm) is due to dissection within the internal inguinal ring. Division of the lateral bands is an essential step to achieve a successful orchidopexy.
authors.affiliation: Women's & Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Davey