Abstract:Background : Laparoscopic orchidopexy (LO) has become a standard procedure for the treatment of nonpalpable undescended testes. Nevertheless, the use of LO for palpable undescended testes still remains controversial. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of laparoscopic orchiopexy procedure on palpable undescended testes in children suffering from cryptorchidism. Methods: A retrospective study was performed for LO and traditional inguinal incision orchidopexy (TIO) carried out to treat palpable undes… Show more
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