If the testis has not descended by the first 6-12 months of life it is unlikely to do so. In addition, at a later date, the testis which functions and grows better in its scrotal position, begins to undergo damage as early as one year of life if left outside of the scrotum. We therefore recommend surgical correction of undescended testis no later than 12 years of age. Many of the intra-abdominal testes can be brought down into the scrotum via laporoscopy alone. If cryptorchidism is corrected within the aforementioned timeframe, fertility potential should approach that of the general population.
Inguinal hernias occur quite commonly in the pediatric age group.
Therefore communication exists between the abdomen and the scrotum. There is a bulge in groin or scrotum. Inguinal hernias are very easily treated by simply closing the patency and the recurrence rate is minimal. This surgery also can be done under general anesthesia on an ambulatory basis. A hydrocele is a collection of fluid along the membrane covering the front and sides of the testicle.