Patient's question:
Can cryptorchidism be treated with minimally invasive surgery? No testicular echoes were observed in both scrotums. Testicular echoes were found in the right inguinal region near the scrotum, measuring approximately 1.50.8 cm. Left testicular echoes were observed in the middle of the left inguinal region, measuring approximately 1.30.8 cm.Doctor's answer:
Cryptorchidism is more common in children and is caused by congenital factors. Typically, it will naturally descend into the scrotum around the age of 1. If it has not descended by the age of 1, medication or surgery may be required. Pediatric cryptorchidism surgery is more thorough, and many people choose this treatment method. It is generally performed between the ages of 7-8. Here, we perform both laparoscopic surgery and traditional surgery. Bilateral cryptorchidism and high positioning are more suitable for laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive surgery). Usually, the hospital stay is about one week. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, and the recovery time is relatively fast, but sometimes the difficulty of laparoscopic surgery may be transferred to open surgery. The surgery is better if performed too early or too late.