Laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy in a mature llama

A 5-year-old llama was presented for unilateral cryptorchidism. Clinical findings included an abdominally retained right testicle. Surgical treatment consisted of laparoscopic removal of the abdominally retained testicle and routine closed castration of the descended testicle, which is presented as a therapeutic option for cryptorchidectomy. Key clinical message: Laparoscopic exploration and castration should be considered as a suitable surgical treatment for a llama with abdominally retained testicles.