LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH PALPABLE UNDESCENDED TESTIS - PRELIMINARY EXPERIENCE

Purpose: We attempted to apply laparoscopic orchiopexy to the high palpable testis. Materials and Methods: Nine patients (12 testicles) were treated who ranged from 13 months to 13 years old. Laparoscopic techniques were used to mobilize the spermatic vessels and transfer the testis into the scrotum. Results: Unilateral cases were completed in an average of 2.6 hours and bilateral cases in 3.0 hours with no complications. Testes maintained an intrascrotal position with no atrophy during a followup of 1 to 12 months. Conclusions: Laparoscopic orchiopexy for the high palpable undescended testis is possible with minimal morbidity and good short-term results.