This study compares the outcome of single incision scrotal orchidopexy with standard two incision inguinal orchidopexy in children under 10 years of age presented with palpable undesended tesis.The aim is to evaluate operative time,cosmetic outcome and post operative complications.
All patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria admitted to paediatric surgery will be included by after taking informed consent from parents. Patients will be randomized in to two groups by lottery method.In group A ,orchidopexy is performed through single scrotal incision .In group B, orchidopexy is performed through standard two incision inguinal approach. This study compares the outcome interm of operative time, cosmetic outcome and post operative complications.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Conventional orchidopexy performed through single scrotal incision
Conventional orchidopexy performed through separate inguinal and scrotal incision
Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
RECRUITINGPost operative complications
Numbers and type of post operative complications (Scrotal hematoma, infection, scrotal edema and testicular atrophy.
Time frame: With in 24 hours -1month after surgery .
Cosmetic outcome
Cosmetic appearance of surgical scar assessed by standardized scale. Scale score range (1-10) lower score =better cosmetic outcome. Higher core = worse cosmetic outcome
Time frame: 2 weeks after surgery
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