Orchidopexy for undescended testis is recommended at which age ?: (A) 3 months, (B) 6 months, (C) 2 year, (D) 5 year
Answer is C. Orchidopexy is usually performed after the age of 1 year to avoid the risks of operating on a tiny patient. Testes should be brought down into the scrotum before the boy stas school.Orchidopexy during the second year of life is currently recommended by paediatric surgeons. Orchidopexy before 2 years of age improves feility, may reduce the risk of malignancy and has psychological benefits Reference : page1378 and 77 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 25th edition