INTRODUCTION Undescended testes are recognised in 1% to 2% of boys during the first year of life, and about 20% of them are impalpable. Ultrasonography (US) may establish the localisation of the testis but the final diagnosis is usually determined laparoscopically. AIM To evaluate long-term results of laparoscopic treatment of boys with impalpable testes and sensitivity of preoperative ultras...

BACKGROUND Dexamethasone has a powerful anti-inflammatory action and has demonstrated reduced morbidity after surgery. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a single i.v. dose of dexamethasone in combination with caudal block on postoperative analgesia in children. METHODS Seventy-seven children (aged 1-5 yr) undergoing day-case orchiopexy were included in this prospective, rand...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Controversy remains concerning the optimal treatment approach for cryptorchidism. The objective of this study was to assess effectiveness of hormone therapy or surgery for cryptorchidism. METHODS We searched Medline and other databases from 1980 to February 2012. Two reviewers independently assessed studies against predetermined criteria. Two reviewers independently e...

INTRODUCTION To assess the feasibility of single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) in some urological surgeries. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective study was conducted on 40 patients (27 males and 13 females) from January 2010 to June 2011. Six procedures were done, SILS renal cyst decortication (n = 10), SILS varicocelectomy (n = 10), SILS orchiopexy (n = 10), SILS nephrectomy (n = 3),...

BACKGROUND Undescended testis (UDT) is the most common endocrine disorder in male children. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of UDT lead to complications such as infertility, malignancy and testis rotation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the causes of delay in proper treatment of patients with undescended testis in our population. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational, desc...

BACKGROUND Undescended testes are a common problem, affecting up to 3% of newborn males. The goals of orchiopexy in humans are to provide adequate scrotal fixation, to prevent recurrent torsion of the testis and spermatic cord or ascent of the testis, and to achieve these goals with minimal trauma to the testis. The best method of achieving fixation remains controversial. PURPOSE The aim of o...

Each year, testicular torsion affects one in 4,000 males younger than 25 years. Early diagnosis and definitive management are the keys to avoid testicular loss. All prepubertal and young adult males with acute scrotal pain should be considered to have testicular torsion until proven otherwise. The finding of an ipsilateral absent cremasteric reflex is the most accurate sign of testicular torsio...

CASE REPORT A 2-week-old boy was referred to our hospital for evaluation of left cryptorchidism. He was a result of a full-term normal pregnancy. The infant was well developed proportional to his age. On genital examination, the right testis was in normal size and located in the scrotum, but the left testis was not palpable in the scrotum. No other physical abnormalities were detected. Outpatie...