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The Value of Laparoscopy in Localising the Impalpable Undescended Testis
Author(s) -
Malone P. S.,
Guiney E. J.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1984.tb05837.x
Subject(s) - laparoscopy , inguinal canal , abdomen , medicine , radiology , general surgery , inguinal hernia , hernia
Summary— The impalpable undescended testis poses a diagnostic and management problem for the surgeon. This report describes the technique of laparoscopy in localising such a testis in 38 patients (45 testes). The testis was absent or atrophic in 11 patients (24.5%); it was in the inguinal canal in 7 cases (15.5%) and within the abdomen in 27 (60%). A distinction is made between the truly abdominal testis and one which lies close to the internal ring (just canalicular). The influence of the endoscopic findings on the operative approach is detailed.