Orchidopexy

Fixation (orchidopexy) of a twisted or undescended testicle

Speciality Paediatrics, Urology
Urgency elective
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic, General Anaesthetic +/- Nerve Block
Anaesthesia II Regional: Spinal
Nerve Blocks Ilioinguinal / Iliohypogastric, Spermatic Cord Block
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 2 days
Full Recovery 2 to 4 weeks

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