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| A B C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T U V |
Undescended testicle repair |
| Overview Recovery Risks |
| Alternative Names: |
| Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; Orchiopexy; Repair of undescended testicle; Cryptorchidism repair |
| Expectations after surgery: |
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Undescended testicle repair is successful in most cases. The long-term prognosis for hormone production and fertility is excellent. A small percentage (10%) of individuals will have fertility problems, however. Men who have had undescended testicles should be examined monthly, throughout their lives, to detect any possible tumor development. Individuals with undescended testes have a 30- to 50-fold higher rate of testicular cancer than those with normal testicular development. |
| Convalescence: |
| The surgery may be done on an outpatient basis. Bedrest is recommended for the first 2 to 3 days. Strenuous activity, including bicycling, should be avoided for at least 1 month to allow rehabilitation of the testis in its new position. |
Male reproductive anatomy |
Before and after testicular repair |
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