The Impalpable Testis: A Rational Approach to Management

The Value of Laparoscopy in the Management of the Impalpable Cryptorchid Testis

“…This invasive and technically difficult opera tion can in general not be performed until 2-4 years of age, and should only be done by experienced hands. The success rate of this operation varies in different reports between 80 and 100% [1,13].…”

Short Term Outcom e of Orchiopexy for Undescended Testis in Children

“…In our study, 68% of all operated undescended testes were palpable in the groin. Testes may be impalpable when they are intracanalicular, intraabdominalor absent 14,15 . In our patients, 32% of undescended testes were impalpable.…”

Impact of Primary Surgical Approach in the Management of the Impalpable Testis

“…In approximately 20% of cryptorchid boys, the unde scended gonad(s) is (are) impalpable after an accurate physical exam under anesthesia [6].…”