Management of the non-palpable testicle

Marc C. Smaldone; Derek J. Matoka; Michael C. Ost; Steven G. Docimo

Management of the non-palpable testicle

Marc C. Smaldone, Derek J. Matoka, Michael C. Ost, Steven G. Docimo

University of Pittsburgh

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Abstract

Of the 1% of males diagnosed with cryptorchidism,1 as many as 20% will have a non-palpable testis.2 In these cases, the gonad might be absent, intra-abdominal, or within the inguinal canal (canalicular). Prior to the advent of laparoscopic exploration in 1976, surgical management of the non-palpable testicle consisted of inguinal exploration with extension into the peritoneum if a testis, nubbin, or blind-ending vessels could not be identified.3 The testicle was absent, removed, positioned scrotally, or in the worst case scenario, not located by the surgeon.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Textbook of Reconstructive Urologic Surgery
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	723-735
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9780203091487
ISBN (Print)	9781841846446
State	Published - Apr 16 2008
Externally published	Yes

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