Tuesday 7 July 2020

Treatment for Undescended Testis in Mumbai

The undescended testicle or cryptorchidism is a common childhood condition in which boy’s testicle is not in its usual place in the scrotum. Testicular descent is usually completed in the 9th month of pregnancy and any disruption with levels or timelines of the hormones which control this decent will lead to Undescended testis. This condition is more common among baby boys born prematurely.


Most often the undescended testicle moves into its proper position on its own, within the first few months of life. However if the testicles haven’t descended by 6months, they are unlikely to do so and hence treatment will usually be recommended.

Treatment before the age of one is recommended as this might lower the risk of complications of an undescended testicle, such as infertility and testicular cancer.

Surgical procedure called orchidopexy is the most effective and preferred treatment of choice. Depending on the position of testicle orchidopexy can be performed by small cut in groin or a keyhole surgery(laparoscopy). Laparoscopy is performed when testicle cannot be palpated and thought to be higher in the tummy (abdomen). 

The next option is hormonal therapy using human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injection. This is not usually recommended because it is much less effective than surgery.


Getting the surgery done for your little one should be chosen wisely. Dr. Pradeep Rao is a renowned Urologist specialising in Endourology and Laparoscopic Urology working in Mumbai with extensive experience in treating children with urological conditions especially Undescended testis.

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