Laparoscopic orchiectomy for unilateral intra-abdominal testis

J Urol. 1992 Oct;148(4):1251-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36876-3.

Abstract

We present 2 cases of laparoscopic removal of a unilateral intra-abdominal testis. Removal of a unilateral intra-abdominal testis is indicated in patients more than 10 years old because the malignant potential of an intra-abdominal testis outweighs any cosmetic benefit of orchiopexy. Laparoscopic orchiectomy is a safe and effective surgical procedure for adolescents and adults with this disease entity providing outpatient therapy and prompt rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cryptorchidism / pathology
  • Cryptorchidism / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy / methods*