Patient's question:
When the child was born, one testicle did not descend. Now he is one and a half years old. Should we continue to wait for it to descend on its own, or does he need surgery? If surgery is required, how long will it take approximately? Will it require general anesthesia?Doctor's answer:
Children with undescended testicles require surgical treatment. It generally takes 1 to 10 days. Children who need to be hospitalized for treatment as soon as possible may have already affected their reproductive function. Therefore, it is necessary to consider early treatment, generally not exceeding the age of 6. Surgical treatment is required because prolonged delay may affect testicular development and function, which could impact the child's future reproductive function. Therefore, it is important to treat the child as early as possible.