Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. Recently, there is only one testicle in his scrotum, and another one is still in the inguinal region. What is going on? What should we do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the possibility of cryptorchidism is relatively high. Cryptorchidism refers to a condition where the testis can be trapped in the abdomen or inguinal canal during its descent. This condition poses significant harm to the patient's own fertility and sexual function. It is recommended to bring the patient to the hospital for examination and treatment promptly, without delay.The orchiopexy is the main method for treating cryptorchidism. Compared to traditional open surgery, laparoscopic treatment for cryptorchidism has the advantages of not damaging the anatomical structure of the inguinal area, not damaging the cremaster muscle, and accurately locating the testis or confirming the absence of a testis, avoiding blind exploration. It can also release the spermatic cord at a high position, allowing it to descend tension-free to the bottom of the scrotum for fixation. This is currently the ideal approach for treating cryptorchidism.