Undescended Testicle(s) Treatment
Reliable Care at Our Pediatric Urology Clinic
At Pediatric Urology of Western New York, we treat many common and uncommon conditions including undescended testicles. An undescended testicle has not moved down into its proper place in the scrotum before birth.
A urology specialist will need to perform a procedure to diagnose the undescended testicle. This can be done either laparoscopically or in open surgery.
When to Seek Treatment for Undescended Testicle(s)
Undescended testicles are most commonly seen in babies, and the testicles will often move down independently within a few months. If the undescended testicle(s) do not lower into the correct place by themselves, surgery may be required.
If your child receives treatment while still a baby, this reduces the risk of potential health problems later on.
Common Treatments
Treating undescended testicle(s) before the age of one typically offers the best outcome, reducing the risks of later health conditions. Surgery is the most common form of treatment.
Surgery
This surgery, called an orchiopexy, involves a surgeon moving the testicle(s) into the scrotum and using a couple of stitches to hold it in place. It is typically performed on children aged 12 to 24 months. Orchiopexy has a high success rate.