Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis
Aim: A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy using conventional laparoscopy equipment in children presenting with impalpable testis. Patients and Methods: Prospective study to include all boys referred with impalpable testis between 2 yrs-12 yrs. Examination under sedation (Chlor...
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| author | S K Chowdhary R K Chaudhury P P Singh Y Paljor S C Joseph |
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| description | Aim: A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy using conventional laparoscopy equipment in children presenting with impalpable testis.
Patients and Methods: Prospective study to include all boys referred with impalpable testis between 2 yrs-12 yrs. Examination under sedation (Chloral hydrate 50-75 mg/ kg oral) by a consultant pediatric surgeon. Period of study included all consecutive boys referred between October 97-October 98. A database was created to enter clinical details, imaging studies, laparoscopic findings, surgery and outcome.
Results: 13 consecutive boys included in the study with 15 impalpable testes. 2 testes could not be located on laparoscopy. 6 testes were located on laparoscopy, 4 near the internal ring and 1 each at the bifurcation of iliac vessels and paravesical region. All 6 underwentfirst-stage Fowler Stephens orchidopexy followed by second-stage in 5 of them. The other 7 underwent conventional or-chidopexy for canalicular testes.
Conclusions: Laparoscopy is a safe and effective method of evaluating and treating a child with impalpa-ble testis. Conventional adult equipment used in trained hands is safe for use in normal children older than 2 years. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6177f54bc9e41cb95b25a3476aa57472022-12-22T03:37:47ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Urology0970-15911998-38242000-01-011711315Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testisS K ChowdharyR K ChaudhuryP P SinghY PaljorS C JosephAim: A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy using conventional laparoscopy equipment in children presenting with impalpable testis. Patients and Methods: Prospective study to include all boys referred with impalpable testis between 2 yrs-12 yrs. Examination under sedation (Chloral hydrate 50-75 mg/ kg oral) by a consultant pediatric surgeon. Period of study included all consecutive boys referred between October 97-October 98. A database was created to enter clinical details, imaging studies, laparoscopic findings, surgery and outcome. Results: 13 consecutive boys included in the study with 15 impalpable testes. 2 testes could not be located on laparoscopy. 6 testes were located on laparoscopy, 4 near the internal ring and 1 each at the bifurcation of iliac vessels and paravesical region. All 6 underwentfirst-stage Fowler Stephens orchidopexy followed by second-stage in 5 of them. The other 7 underwent conventional or-chidopexy for canalicular testes. Conclusions: Laparoscopy is a safe and effective method of evaluating and treating a child with impalpa-ble testis. Conventional adult equipment used in trained hands is safe for use in normal children older than 2 years.http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2000;volume=17;issue=1;spage=13;epage=15;aulast=ChowdharyLaparoscopy; Impalpable Testis. |
| spellingShingle | S K Chowdhary R K Chaudhury P P Singh Y Paljor S C Joseph Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis Indian Journal of Urology Laparoscopy; Impalpable Testis. |
| title | Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| title_full | Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| title_fullStr | Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| title_short | Role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| title_sort | role of laparoscopy in the management of impalpable testis |
| topic | Laparoscopy; Impalpable Testis. |
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