Testes that are pulled out of the scrotum by a muscle into the groin are known as retractile testes. The testes may come down during the baby's first three - six months. If they have not descended by then, they will not come down any further. Your surgeon can tell the difference. If your child has an undescended testis, he will need an operation to place it in the correct position.
Most children have the operation between six months to two years of age.
The operation is called an orchidopexy. With proper treatment, most undescended testes grow and produce sperm. Your child comes to hospital on the day of the operation and is usually home the same day. He will be in the operating room for about one hour. This includes time spent in giving the anaesthetic and preparing him for the operation.