INSERT YOUR NAME on behalf of the PSTRN ORCHidopexy: does Earlier Surgery affect TesticulaR Atrophy?
What we know! Undescended testes are a risk factor for testicular cancer and reduced fertility. Latest scientific evidence suggest that the earlier you correct them the better.
Audit standards Consensus statement on undescended testes (UDT) Timing of surgery: 3-6 months of age now ideal 6-12 months of age is acceptable
What we don’t know! How early are we performing surgery for undescended testis following the latest BAPU guidance? What are the early post-operative outcomes?
Aims To document age at referral and age at surgery To establish testicular atrophy rate after unilateral orchidopexy for palpable testis Follow-up for at least 6 months post-op
Study details Prospective audit over 3 months for operative data Secure online data entry As many centres as possible including international participation