Laparoscopic Testicular Preservation in Adults with Intra-Abdominal Cryptorchidism : Is It Beneficial?
Joint Authors
Duarte, Ricardo Jordão
Torricelli, Fábio César Miranda
Srougi, Miguel
Mitre, Anuar Ibrahim
Arap, Marco Antonio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To present the results in a midterm followup of laparoscopic testicular preservation in adults with intra-abdominal cryptorchidism.
Methods.
We analyzed 14 adult patients with cryptorchidism (19 testes) submitted to transabdominal laparoscopic evaluation and treatment of the condition.
Data was collected retrospectively from a prospective database from August 2005 to May 2010.
It analyzed patient age, affected side, procedure, mean operative time, mean hospital stay, postoperative testis position, intra- and postoperative complications, presence of malignancy in the removed testis, and midterm outcomes: size of the testis, development of tumors, and fertility.
Results.
Mean patient age was 29 (18–54) years.
Thirteen (68.4%) testes were preserved.
There were no intra- or postoperative complications.
After a mean followup of 48.7 (20–64) months, all patients submitted to orchiopexy had the organs correctly positioned, although 2 testes were significantly smaller than before the procedure.
No patient presented any signs of malignancy during the followup.
Fertility was not preserved in bilateral cases.
Conclusion.
Laparoscopic testicular evaluation and eventual preservation are feasible and safe.
In a midterm followup, testicular tumor is not a concern, and unfortunately, fertility may not be preserved in bilateral cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Torricelli, Fábio César Miranda& Arap, Marco Antonio& Duarte, Ricardo Jordão& Mitre, Anuar Ibrahim& Srougi, Miguel. 2012. Laparoscopic Testicular Preservation in Adults with Intra-Abdominal Cryptorchidism : Is It Beneficial?. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Torricelli, Fábio César Miranda…[et al.]. Laparoscopic Testicular Preservation in Adults with Intra-Abdominal Cryptorchidism : Is It Beneficial?. Advances in Urology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Torricelli, Fábio César Miranda& Arap, Marco Antonio& Duarte, Ricardo Jordão& Mitre, Anuar Ibrahim& Srougi, Miguel. Laparoscopic Testicular Preservation in Adults with Intra-Abdominal Cryptorchidism : Is It Beneficial?. Advances in Urology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463998
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463998