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GUBERNACULAR SPARING LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIDOPEXY FOR INTRA-
ABDOMINAL TESTICLE
Fahad ALYAMI, Paul R. BOWLIN and Walid A. F
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, UROLOGY, Toronto, CANADA
PURPOSE
Laparoscopic management of the intra-abdominal testis typically involves division of the gubernaculum and passage of
the testicle into the scrotum through a new inguinal hiatus. However, this approach can
compromise gubernacular blood supply and may predispose the patient to testicular atrophy.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Video demonstrating techniques for performing two-stage laparoscopic orchidopexy with gubernacular preservation.
RESULTS
N/A
CONCLUSIONS
The laparoscopic two stage orchidopexy with gubernacular preservation is a safe, feasible, and effective technique