2001
Laparoscopic orchidopexy: a review of a large clinical series
Chang B, Palmer L, Franco I. Laparoscopic orchidopexy: a review of a large clinical series. BJU International 2001, 87: 490-493. PMID: 11298040, DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.00100.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall success rateTesticular atrophyLaparoscopic proceduresPrevious testicular surgeryTesticular surgeryImpalpable testesSuccess rateAdditional dissectionLarge clinical seriesHigh overall success rateIntra-abdominal testesTwo-stage FPrevious surgeryMedian ageClinical seriesExtensive dissectionTesticular locationHigh riskPatientsAtrophySurgeryScrotumOrchidopexyInternal ringDissectionA multi‐institutional analysis of laparoscopic orchidopexy
Baker L, Docimo S, Surer I, Peters C, Cisek L, Diamond D, Caldamone A, Koyle M, Strand W, Moore R, Mevorach R, Brady J, Jordan G, Erhard M, Franco I. A multi‐institutional analysis of laparoscopic orchidopexy. BJU International 2001, 87: 484-489. PMID: 11298039, DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.00127.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic orchidopexyGroup 1Small seriesAtrophy ratesImpalpable testesOpen approachSuccess rateImpalpable undescended testicleOne-stage FowlerMulti-institutional analysisProcedure of choiceTwo-stage repairHigher atrophy ratesIntra-abdominal testesLack of atrophyTwo-stage FSatisfactory scrotal positionIntrascrotal positionUnrandomized studyClinical chartsSurgical groupLaparoscopic approachLaparoscopic examinationTherapeutic laparoscopyUndescended testicle
1999
LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTIS
LINDGREN B, FRANCO I, BLICK S, LEVITT S, BROCK W, PALMER L, FRIEDMAN S, REDA E. LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTIS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 162: 990-993. PMID: 10458418, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)68042-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh abdominal testesPrevious surgeryFowler-Stephens orchiopexyVessel transectionNonpalpable testisAbdominal testesLaparoscopic orchiopexyWide mobilizationCollateral vascular supplyFowler-Stephens procedurePatients 51Mean followupAdditional patientsLaparoscopic mobilizationOutpatient basisInguinal incisionOffice chartsOperative reportsRetroperitoneal dissectionRisk factorsTesticular surgeryIncidental casesLaparoscopic transectionScrotal positionVascular supply
1998
LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY: PROCEDURE OF CHOICE FOR THE NONPALPABLE TESTIS?
LINDGREN B, DARBY E, FAIELLA L, BROCK W, REDA E, LEVITT S, FRANCO I. LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY: PROCEDURE OF CHOICE FOR THE NONPALPABLE TESTIS? Journal Of Urology 1998, 159: 2132-2135. PMID: 9598558, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)63294-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic orchiopexyProcedure of choiceNonpalpable testisDiagnostic laparoscopyAcceptable scrotal positionMedical recordsSurgical techniqueLower incidenceScrotal positionLeft testisPatientsOrchiopexyStephens orchiopexySpermatic vesselsInternal ringSuccess rateLaparoscopyTestisTreatmentFollowupOrchiectomyComplicationsAtrophyScrotum