Medical articles of Undescended testicle (Cryptorchidism)

Understanding how undescended testis is diagnosed and treated is important for parents, as early management helps protect fertility and reduce future health risks.

Testicular cancer is a complex disease with various facets that demand attention for effective management. In his latest online article, Mr Ashwin Sridhar explores the early signs, risk factors, diagn...

Hernias are common in children and babies and can occur due to a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. Paediatric urologists often encounter questions from parents about hernia treatment for their l...

In his latest online article, Mr Guy Thorburn gives us his insights into paediatric plastic surgery. He talks about what it is, the most common reasons children undergo these procedures, the different...

Leading consultant paediatric urologist and surgeon Mr Alex Turner gives an all-you-need-to-know guide to undescended testicles in babies and young boys in this informative article.

Leading consultant paediatric surgeon Mr Anindya Niyogi answers commonly asked questions about undescended testicle in babies, including on the treatment and causes behind the problem, in this informa...

Reflux, where stomach content passes into the oesophagus, is experienced by both adults and children from time to time. Chronic reflux in children can bring about a range complications which may requi...

Babies with undescended testicles may require surgery, known as orchiopexy, to reposition them scrotum. In this article, leading consultant paediatric and neonatal surgeon Mr Munther Haddad explains a...

Leading paediatric surgeon, Mr Simon Clarke, spoke to us about all the symptoms of undescended testicles, how the condition is diagnosed, how common it is and when it should be treated. We found o...

Minimally invasive surgery is the use of special instruments and techniques to reduce the size of incisions when performing an operation. It usually refers to laparoscopy or thoracoscopy, which are te...