Patient's question:
My dear one, how to deal with the left undescended testicle? 1 year and 9 months old. Previously, there was hydrocele, and the examination said the other testicle couldn't be felt. I'm terrified. Could you please ask if the surgery for pediatric undescended testicle is painful?Doctor's answer:
The method for pediatric cryptorchidism surgery is as follows: after successful general anesthesia, the patient lies in a supine position. The surgical area is disinfected with povidone-iodine, and sterile towels are placed. A is made in the inguinal area, sequentially incising the skin, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia, and abdominal oblique fascia. The spermatic cord and vas deferens are identified, and the position and development of the testis are explored, checking for any malignant changes and whether the spermatic cord is adhered to surrounding tissues. The testis is lifted, the testicular ligament is cut, and the tension and contraction around the spermatic cord and vas deferens are relieved, allowing the testis to descend to the bottom of the scrotum. A is made at the bottom of the scrotum on the same side, the muscle membrane sac is opened, and the extracapsular space is expanded. The testis is pulled from the external ring opening into the scrotum and fixed to the outer space of the muscle membrane sac. Then, the incision is closed in sequence. There will be pain after surgery. Pain medication can be used.