Undescended Testis Treatment in Johor Bahru and Batu Pahat, Johor
When a baby’s testis is not in the scrotum, consultant urologist Dato’ Dr Azhar Amir Hamzah assesses it and brings it down at the right age to protect future fertility.
What is an undescended testis?
An undescended testis is a testis that has not moved down into the scrotum before birth. It is one of the most common conditions in baby boys, especially those born early. Some come down on their own in the first few months. If it has not come down by about six months of age, a small operation is usually advised.
Signs
- One or both sides of the scrotum look empty or small
- A testis that can be felt in the groin but not in the scrotum
- A testis that moves up and down between the groin and scrotum
Why treatment matters
- A testis that stays in the groin may not develop normally
- Lower fertility later in life if left untreated
- Higher risk of testicular cancer in adulthood
- Higher risk of twisting (torsion) and hernia
How Dato’ Dr Azhar assesses and treats an undescended testis
Dato’ Dr Azhar gently examines your child to find where the testis is. If it is not in the scrotum by about six months, he recommends an operation called orchidopexy, usually between six and 18 months of age. A small cut in the groin is used to bring the testis down and fix it in the scrotum. If the testis cannot be felt at all, keyhole surgery may be used to find it. Most children go home the same day.
When to see a urologist
- A testis that cannot be felt in the scrotum by six months of age
- A testis that was down before but has moved up as your child grows
- Swelling in the groin
- Sudden pain or swelling in the groin or scrotum: seek urgent care
FAQs
Will the testis come down on its own?
Sometimes, in the first few months of life. After about six months it rarely does.
Is the operation safe for a baby?
Yes. Orchidopexy is a common, safe day procedure done under a short general anaesthesia.
Will my son be able to have children?
Treatment at the right age gives the best chance of normal fertility.