This way, any tumor can be found early, when the cancer is easier to cure. Treatment for an undescended testicle depends on where it is. Babies who have this operation usually go home the same day. The operation is done through a small cut in the groin. It takes about 1 hour.
Most babies get better very quickly.
Your doctor might give your child hCG in a shot. HCG helps the testicles make male hormones. A higher level of male hormones might move the testicle down into the scrotum. This treatment is best if the testicle is already very close to the scrotum. If you are an adult with an undescended testicle, moving the testicle to the scrotum probably won't improve your ability to make sperm.