Our Surgical Technique and Results About Undescended Testis at Ordu University

Abstract

Objective: Undescended testis is one of the most common congenital anomalies among the children. It is very important to treat this disease at the appropriate time in experienced centers. The aim of this study is to share the experience and results of our clinic on undescended testicular surgery and discuss with literature.Methods: The results of 38 patients who were operated with the diagnosis of primary undescended testis in our clinic and whose data were available were used. Patients' ages, sides, follow-up times, and results were recorded. Remaining of the testis in the scrotum after the procedure, increase of size in the follow-ups were used as success criteria.Results: The mean age (median ± IQR) of our patients was 60.97±12.29 (7-230) months. While 20 (52.6%) of the patients applied with the diagnosis of undescended testis, 18 (47.4%) patients were diagnosed during the examination performed for other reasons. Hernia sacs were detected in 32 (84.2%) of the patients during surgery. Recurrence was observed in two cases, positive results were obtained in 36 (94.7%) cases. In the surgeries performed in our clinic, the success rate for undescended testis was 94.7%.Conclusion: As a result of this study, the success rates in undescended testicular surgery were found to be satisfactory. An important finding in this study was that most of these patients were diagnosed late. For this reason, we think that it is important to raise awareness and education of the society about personal testicular examination.