LAPAROSCOPICALLY ASSISTED TESTICULAR AUTOTRANSPLANTATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE INTRAABDOMINAL UNDESCENDED TESTIS

Purpose: The intra-abdominal testis continues to present a considerabl e urological challenge and the approach to its management continues to evolve. We report our initial experience with laparoscopically assist ed testicular autotransplantation. Materials and Methods: An intra-abd ominal testicle was identified laparoscopically in 5 patients mho subs equently underwent testicular autotransplantation. Results: The succes s rate was 100% and median operative time was 5 hours, All patients we re discharged home the day after surgery with no complications and a g ood result. Conclusions: Because of success with this technique, this procedure offers significant advantages (decreased hospital stay and l ower morbidity) than an open or 2-stage Fowler-Stephens approach.