Laparoscopic orchidopexy in the prune belly syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

Urology. 1995 Apr;45(4):679-81. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80065-X.

Abstract

The management of the testicles in the prune belly syndrome can be problematic after the neonatal period. Laparoscopic orchidopexy has been used for the intra-abdominal testis with success. A case of bilateral laparoscopic orchidopexy in a child with prune belly syndrome is presented. The testes were brought to the scrotum without division of the spermatic vessels, taking advantage of the extensive intra-abdominal dissection possible laparoscopically. This case demonstrates that therapeutic laparoscopic procedures are possible in the prune belly syndrome and that laparoscopic orchidopexy may have promise in older affected children or in those requiring no other concomitant surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cryptorchidism / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Prune Belly Syndrome / surgery*