Laparoscopy: any indication in the work-up and treatment of undescended testis?
De Boe, V.; De Backer, A.; Braeckman, J.
Acta Urologica Belgica 63(2): 89-91
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-7183 PMID: 7785548 Document Number: 446014
About 10% of undescended testis are non palpable. Surgical exploration of the inguinal region was the standard treatment, mainly because reliable "localisation tests" were not available. Today, laparoscopy is becoming the first step for optimal management of this problem. This technique combines relevant diagnostic information with therapeutic facilitations.