Infants and Children with undescended testes (congenital condition)
Older children or adolescents with retractile or ectopic testis
Adults with testicular malposition or complications
To reduce future infertility or cancer risk
When the testis is not palpable in the scrotum even after 6 months of age
Benefits of Orchiopexy
🔹 Prevents long-term complications such as infertility and testicular cancer
🔹 Enhances hormonal and reproductive health
🔹 Lowers the risk of testicular torsion
🔹 Corrects cosmetic and psychological concerns
🔹 Usually performed as a daycare or short-stay procedure
Surgical Steps of Orchiopexy
Here’s a brief overview of how surgeons perform orchiopexy (open or laparoscopic):
- Anesthesia: The surgeon administers general anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience.
- Exploration: They make a small incision in the groin (and sometimes the abdomen) to locate the testis.
- Mobilization: The surgeon carefully frees the testis from surrounding tissues or cords that restrict movement.
- Creation of Scrotal Space: A small pouch is created in the scrotum to hold the testis.
- Fixation: The testis is gently pulled into the scrotum and secured using dissolvable sutures.
- Closure: The surgeon closes all incisions, leaving minimal scarring, and monitors recovery.
Expertise You Can Trust
A senior urology expert with 12+ years of experience performs the procedure. Using modern microsurgical and laparoscopic techniques, they ensure safety, minimal pain, and successful testicular positioning for both children and adults.
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Why early surgery matters
A testis that stays outside the scrotum is exposed to higher body temperature, which can affect sperm production. Early orchiopexy improves fertility potential and makes self-examination possible later in life. Testes that cannot be felt are located and treated with laparoscopy.
Why Dr. Nitin Negi
Orchiopexy in Jaipur with the best urologist in Jaipur
- MCh super-specialistMBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh in Genitourinary Surgery; clinical training at AIIMS, New Delhi.
- 25,000+ proceduresEndourological surgeries including RIRS, Mini-PERC, PCNL, HoLEP, TURiS and TURP.
- 150W Holmium laserRajasthan’s first, at ManglamPlus Medicity, for faster, safer stone and prostate surgery.
- Clear explanationsEvery option, risk and cost discussed before treatment; two convenient Jaipur locations.
Frequently asked questions
Can an undescended testis come down on its own?
Some descend in the first few months of life, but if the testis is not in the scrotum by about six months, it is unlikely to come down without surgery.
Is orchiopexy safe for babies?
Yes. It is a common, short operation and most children go home the same day.