Pediatric surgery
Procedure preparations
- An orchiopexy is performed to move an undescended testicle from the abdominal cavity to its place in the scrotum or to repair testicular torsion.
- An undescended testicle repair surgery is done if the testicle doesn’t descend on its own when the baby becomes six months old. During the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the groin or scrotum, locates the testicle and the spermatic cord, repairs the hernias, examines the testicle to see if it’s healthy or needs replacement with a prosthetic one, and then closes the incision.
- During testicular torsion surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the scrotum, repairs the problem, and examines the testicle to see if it needs replacement with a prosthesis, and then closes the incision.
- An orchiopexy is usually performed between the ages of 6 months and two years. While testicular torsion must be repaired immediately.
- Orchiopexy is done under general anesthesia, and it usually takes an hour. The patient can return home on the same day.
Procedure preparations
- The baby mustn’t have solid food 8 hours before the surgery and liquid food 6 hours before the surgery.
- You should tell the doctor about any medications the baby takes.
Procedure complications
- Anesthesia complications.
- Infections.
- Hematoma (a blood mass).
- Scarring.
- In rare cases, the testicle might move back up outside of the scrotum (reascending testicle).
Procedure instructions
- Pain, swelling, bruising, nausea, and vomiting for a few days after the surgery are normal.
- The baby might sleep more within the few days after the surgery.
- Immediately call the surgeon if any problem or unfamiliar symptom emerges.
- Most children and adults can resume their normal daily routine 2-3 days after the surgery.
- The patient mustn’t practice sports or strenuous physical activity for at least two weeks after the surgery.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Orchiopexy
What is Orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy in Syria: " An orchiopexy is performed to move an undescended testicle from the abdominal cavity to its place in the scrotum or to repair testicular torsion. An undescended testicle repair surgery is done if the testicle doesn’t descend on its own when the baby becomes six months old. During the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the groin or scrotum, locates the testicle and the spermatic cord, repairs the hernias ,...
How do I prepare for Orchiopexy?
" The baby mustn’t have solid food 8 hours before the surgery and liquid food 6 hours before the surgery. You should tell the doctor about any medications the baby takes. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Orchiopexy?
" Pain, swelling, bruising, nausea, and vomiting for a few days after the surgery are normal. The baby might sleep more within the few days after the surgery. Immediately call the surgeon if any problem or unfamiliar symptom emerges. Most children and adults can resume their normal daily routine 2-3 days after the surgery. The patient mustn’t practice sports or strenuous physical activity for at least two weeks...
Which specialty is Orchiopexy related to?
Orchiopexy is related to: Pediatric surgery.
Where can I get Orchiopexy in Syria?
You can get Orchiopexy at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Pediatric surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Orchiopexy?
" Anesthesia complications. Infections . Hematoma (a blood mass). Scarring. In rare cases, the testicle might move back up outside of the scrotum (reascending testicle). "
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