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Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. It is performed by a pediatric urologist or surgeon on boys with cryptorchidism, typically before they reach the age of two. Some patients remain undiagnosed until their teenage years and undergo the surgery at that time.
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What is the medical term for surgical fixation of testicle?
It depends on where the testicle is. If it is undescended is called orchidopexy. if it is in the scrotum already it is orchioplexy.
What is the name of operation for undescended testicle?
Well, it depends there are two. Orchioplexy is the surgical procedure to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. It is mainly done in children under the age of two, since the testicles are supposed to be permanently descended by the age of one. The other is orchiectomy, which is the surgical removal of the testicle. This must be done if the testicle has been in the abdomen too long since an undescended testicle can cause testicular cancer.
What procedure is used to move an undescended testicle?
Orchioplexy is the surgical procedure to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. It is mainly done in children under the age of two, since the testicles are supposed to be permanently descended by the age of one.
What is a Orchiopexy?
An orchioplexy is done to correct undescended testicles in young children. It may also be done in adults or older children for testicular torsion which is considered to be a medical emergency because it cuts off the blood supply to the affected testicle.
