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...

BACKGROUND The late descent of a testicle into the scrotum may impair its development. Reduced fertility is the main risk of primary cryptorchidism even after timely treatment, as histopathological changes (Leydig cell hypoplasia) already become apparent in the first few months of life. There is evidence, however, that treatment is often delayed. Hormonal and surgical treatments complement each...

BACKGROUND Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS) is a rare entity, usually found in male neonates. It comprises complex urinary tract anomalies, bilateral undescended testis and absence of anterior abdominal wall muscles. Patients with unilateral abdominal wall deficiency, unilateral undescended testis and female neonates with abdominal wall laxity are classified as Pseudo Prune Belly syndrome (PPBS). Rep...

Introduction: Testicular diseases in children include hernia, hydrocele, undescended testis, epididymal cyst or torsion testis. Some of these like hernia and testis will have affect on the testicular volume blood flow. These are predictors for future function Manipulations during surgery can also flow to Aim: To compare undergoing inguinoscrotal both normal diseased sides, before after surgery....