A 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