What type of surgery is orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.
Where is the incision for orchiopexy?
During the procedure, the surgeon will make a small incision (cut) in the groin and locate the testicle. He or she will examine the testicle to make sure it is healthy. Commonly, there is a hernia sac (a pouch containing tissue that is “pushed out” from the abdomen) in this area that has to be repaired first.
In which situation would orchiopexy be recommended?
Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. Surgery is usually recommended by the time the baby is 18 months old. In most cases, a pediatric surgeon or a specialist who treats urinary problems in children (pediatric urologist) performs the surgery.
How do you do orchiopexy?
Orchidopexy. In most cases, if the testicle can be felt in the groin, a simple orchidopexy can be performed. This involves first making a cut (incision) in the groin to locate the undescended testicle. The testicle is then moved downwards and repositioned in the scrotum through a second incision.
What is bilateral orchiopexy surgery?
An orchidopexy is an operation that brings a non-descended testicle/s, down into the scrotum. An orchidopexy can be done on one or both sides. When both testicles are brought down this is called a bilateral orchidopexy.
Is orchiopexy a major surgery?
An orchiopexy is an outpatient procedure that takes place in the hospital and requires general anesthesia. Pediatric urologic surgeons at NYU Langone are experienced in performing this surgery in boys as young as 6 months old. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the groin or scrotum.
What are the layers of the testis?
Structure. Each testicle is covered by tough, fibrous layers of tissue called the tunica. The outer layer is called the tunica vaginalis and the inner layer is called the tunica albuginea. The testicle is divided into parts called lobules.
What is parenchymal tissue in the testes?
The parenchyma of testis is the specific tissue of testis comprising the seminiferous tubules. Within the basement membrane are epithelial cells arranged in several irregular layers, which are not always clearly separated, but which may be arranged in three different.
What is Anorchism medical term?
Medical Definition of anorchidism : congenital absence of one or both testes.
What is cryptorchidism Crypto?
An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is a testicle that hasn’t moved into its proper position in the bag of skin hanging below the penis (scrotum) before birth. Usually just one testicle is affected, but about 10 percent of the time both testicles are undescended.