They use continuous oxygen, heart and blood pressure monitoring to make sure that the anesthesia is safe. As with any medical treatment there are some potential complications with orchiopexy, the surgery to bring the testicle into the scrotum. However, in rare cases the testicle could move up as a child grows. Infection and significant bleeding are very rare. In unusual cases the testicle may not survive the trip into the scrotum.
Infants do very well with surgery.
Children who are old enough to talk are sometimes anxious if they don't know what will happen to them. You can ease this fear by talking about the upcoming surgery. Many local libraries have books or video tapes about going to the hospital or doctor's office. We also have a video tape which can explain the Outpatient Surgery Center to children. Children are often fearful of an unfamiliar environment.