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Undescended testicle repair


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SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Before and after testicular repair
Before and after testicular repair
Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive anatomy
Overview Risks Recovery Prevention
Alternative Names

Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; Orchiopexy; Repair of undescended testicle; Cryptorchidism repair


Risks

Risks for any anesthesia are:

Risks for any surgery are:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection


Review Date: 09/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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