Patient's question:
My wife has just given birth to our child and is currently in the postpartum period. Yesterday, while changing the baby's diaper, I noticed that the baby only has one testicle. We need to go to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said the baby has cryptorchidism. I would like to ask what is the best time for the baby to have the cryptorchidism surgery?Doctor's answer:
The best time for undescended testicle treatment is between 6 to 12 months, with no later than 18 months. Early testicular descent and growth may also be possible after fixation surgery. If the surgery is delayed beyond 18 months, the likelihood of testicular recovery is very low. The older the patient with undescended testicles, the longer the abnormal position of the testicles, and the greater the impact on future testicular growth, development, and sperm production. Therefore, if a baby is found to have undescended testicles, it is crucial to seek surgical treatment at a regular hospital in a timely manner.