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Orchiopexy
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Find out what orchiopexy surgery is and how to prepare your child for it.
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Find out what you can do at home to care for your child after orchiopexy surgery.
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Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. Surgery is usually recommended by the time the baby is 18 months old. In most cases, a pediatric surgeon or a specialist who treats urinary problems in children (pediatric urologist) performs the surgery. Orchiopexy may also...