Undescended testicles (additionally referred to as cryptorchidism) is a condition in which one or both of the baby’s testicles (testes) have not come in the scrotum pouch. The parents can observe a bag of skin dangling below the penis (scrotum) prior to birth. In most cases, only one testicle is affected but rarely both testicles are affected.

What happens if the undescended testicle remains neglected?

• Testicles that do not drop into the scrotum won’t function properly. As the scrotum has a lower temperature than the abdomen. The longer the testicles are too warm, the lower chances are that the sperm are healthy and viable. This can lead to infertility in men. 

•  Undescended testicles are additionally linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer in adulthood (though the threat is still less than 1 in 100).

• The patient has a higher chance of developing an inguinal hernia near the groin.

• Testicular torsion can also occur in undescended testicle patients. Testicular torsion is the turning of the spermatic cord, which includes blood vessels and nerves as well.

• If a testicle is located in the groin, it could be damaged from stress against the pubic bone.

How Undescended testis or Cryptorchidism is diagnosed?

Cryptorchidism is typically diagnosed by a physical exam at birth or at an examination shortly after. Most undescended testicles can be situated or “palpated” on test by the medical professional or a urologist.

In a few kids, the testicle might not be where it can be situated or palpated and may seem missing. In a few of these cases, the testicle could be inside the abdominal area.

Undescended Testis Treatment in Delhi 

This surgical treatment is called an orchiopexy. The baby is put under general anesthesia for this surgical procedure. A cut about 1 inch long is made in the groin location. A little tube consisting of an electronic camera is inserted through that tiny incision. The testicles are then freed from all close-by tissues so that it relocates easily into the scrotum. Then it is sewn right into the location. If there’s a hernia, it’s dealt with at the same time. The patient is then sent to the recovery room. 

What to Expect After Orchiopexy Surgery?

• Generally, the baby can go home the exact same day and also is back to normal within 1 to 2 days.

• After treatment, the testicle typically grows to a typical size in the scrotum.

• Most of the times, after treatment for 1 undescended testicle, fertility becomes normal as well as the opportunities of becoming a father are high. 

• When the child becomes a teenager, he needs to have regular physical exams and also do monthly testicular self-exams. Dr Atul Jain teaches the child to have a testicular exam so he can know about any kind of swellings or lumps that could be very early signs of clinical problems

• Routine physicals will search for signs of testicular cancer, which remains a minor risk. 

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