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[Cryptorchidism: medium- and long-term follow-up].

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  • 1Dipartimento Salute della Donna, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italia. chped.articles@gmail.com

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Early surgical correction of unilateral cryptorchidism preserves adult fertility. Delayed treatment for bilateral cryptorchidism can lead to hormonal imbalances, reduced testicular volume, and semen abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Cryptorchidism is the most common male genital anomaly in children.
  • It can impact fertility and increase the risk of testicular cancer.
  • Timely intervention is crucial for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the correlation between the age of orchiopexy and adult hormone levels (FSH, LH, testosterone).
  • To determine long-term complications associated with surgical treatment for cryptorchidism.
  • To evaluate the impact of surgical timing on fertility outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 57 male patients surgically treated for cryptorchidism in childhood was followed for 10-19 years.
  • Patients were categorized into four groups based on laterality and age at surgery (<36 months vs. >36 months).
  • Evaluations included andrological exams, hormone assays, testicular volume measurement, and spermiograms.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in FSH levels were observed between early unilateral repair and both delayed unilateral and bilateral repairs.
  • Testicular volume was significantly smaller in the early unilateral repair group compared to the delayed bilateral repair group.
  • Delayed bilateral cryptorchidism surgery was associated with abnormal spermiogram morphology, elevated FSH, and reduced testicular volume.

Conclusions:

  • Early surgical correction of unilateral cryptorchidism is linked to normal fertility in adulthood.
  • Delayed surgical treatment, particularly for bilateral cases, can result in adverse hormonal and reproductive outcomes.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential for monitoring complications such as hydrocele, varicocele, and epididymal cysts.