LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIDOPEXY FOR PERSISTENT MULLERIAN DUCT SYNDROME

Persistent mullerian duct syndrome, characterized by the presence of a uterus and fallopian tubes in a phenotypic male, frequently presents as undescended testis, either intra-abdominal or within a hernial sac. We report the first two postpubertal cases successfully managed by a one-stage laparoscopic-assisted orchidopexy, The first had one and the second had two intraabdominal testes. All testes were brought to the scrotum after dividing the spermatic vessels while the collateral circ ulation was carefully preserved. The two cardinal therapeutic goals, i ntrascrotal placement of well-vascularized testes and normal hormonal function, were achieved, Laparoscopic surgical techniques for this con dition are discussed.