Single incision Trans Scrotal versus Standard Inguino-Scrotal Orchidopexy in Children with Palpable Undescended Testis: Our experience from April 2007 to April 2010

Abstract

Objective: To compare the efficacy and complications of single incision trans scrotal versus standard inguinal orchidopexy in children with palpable undescended testes.
Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Paediatric Surgery Department Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur from April 2007 to April 2010. Children aged 9 months to 12 years, diagnosed as cases of palpable undescended testes were randomized into two groups. In group A orchidopexy was performed through single scrotal incision and in group B by standard two incision inguinal approach. The groups were compared for operative time, hospital stay, scrotal hematoma, wound infection, and secondary ascent.
Results: Each group had 134 cases. Mean operative time and hospital stay in group A and B were 28.32