nonpalpable undescended testis with cord-like structure on palpation. Undescended testicle, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of undescended testis (UDT) by a pediatric surgeon and indication for surgery Minimum age of 12 years Absence of inguinal region anomaly Palpation of cord-like structure in examination by two pediatric surgeons
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Parents' lack of consent to participate in the study Accompanying anomalies Contraindications for surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The percentage of patients who need open surgery after laparoscopic exploration. Timepoint: immediately during surgery. Method of measurement: Counting the number of patients who require reoperation despite the initial laparoscopic examination.;The percentage of patients who needed open surgery and underwent open surgery without laparoscopic exploration. Timepoint: immediately during surgery. Method of measurement: Counting the number of patients who needed open surgery and underwent open surgery without laparoscopic exploration. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences