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Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive anatomy
Before and after testicular repair
Before and after testicular repair


Undescended testicle repair

Alternative Names:
Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; Orchiopexy; Repair of undescended testicle; Cryptorchidism repair

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

Risks for any surgery are:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection



Review Date: 7/28/2004
Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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