Is cryptorchidism surgery painful for babies
Release time : 06/08/2025 09:30:01
Cryptorchidism is common in children. It mainly refers to the fact that the testis has not descended to the scrotum, including incomplete testis and ectopic testis, but generally incomplete testis is more common.
This will affect future fertility problems and even cause cancer. Cryptorchidism surgery is the best treatment.
It is important for parents to understand the basic knowledge of cryptorchidism surgery. Let's take a look at whether the risks of cryptorchidism surgery are high and what is the post-operation care.
Is the baby's cryptorchidism operation painful? Cryptorchidism is an emergency disease of heart-beating development malformation. It mainly means that bilateral or unilateral testes do not descend to the scrotum, resulting in incomplete testes descending.
It is a common heartbeat disease in children. Generally, there are two methods for cryptorchidism surgery: traditional and minimally invasive. The traditional surgery mainly makes an incision in the groin to relax the testicles and fix them in the scrotum; minimally invasive surgery is to use a laparoscope to relax the testicles from the inside of the stomach and then fix them externally in the scrotum.
Moreover, if a child has a vaginal testis, surgery must be carried out, because if the operation is not performed in time, it will damage the development of the testis and even cause cancer. Surgery is the best treatment method. So will it be painful when surgery is really needed? In fact, it is generally most appropriate to have surgery before the baby is two years old. We have mentioned two surgical treatment methods for vulva testis, one is traditional open surgery, and the other is minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Since these two treatment methods have different treatment effects, traditional surgical treatment may cause greater damage and leave traces after surgery, which are also factors that will affect children's mental health.
For abdominal surgery, compared with better ones, the trauma will be smaller, the recovery will be faster, and the treatment effect and beauty will be better.
Is the baby's cryptorchidism surgery risky? Generally, as the fetus grows and develops, the testis begins to descend from the waist behind the membrane and will descend to the scrotum in the later stage of the fetus. If it is hindered during the descent process.
This can lead to an undescended testicle, which has a significant impact on health. It affects the development and growth of the testicle, leading to infertility, as well as causing the emergence of testicular cancer. Therefore, timely treatment and surgery at a hospital are extremely important for undescended testicles. However, the risk associated with undescended testicle surgery is not significant. With the continuous improvement of medical levels in China, such surgical operations have become very mature, with no other significant impacts. However, if the success rate of surgery is to be increased, it is best to seek treatment at reputable and large-scale hospitals.
Moreover, the optimal treatment time for cryptorchidism is before the age of two, hence it is essential to seek prompt treatment and surgery. This disease can only be completely eradicated through surgical intervention; other methods cannot achieve a thorough therapeutic effect.
However, for infants under one year old, the use of certain medications may potentially cause testes to descend into the scrotum. However, if the testes have not descended by two years of age, surgical intervention is considered necessary.
The optimal time for surgery in infants with cryptorchidism is not well understood, even by many people. It is common in children.
It is understood that the incidence rate of premature infants is as high as 30%, and among them, 80% can palpate an undescended testis in the inguinal region, 20% are difficult to find, and without timely treatment, it may affect the development of the testes. Therefore, timely treatment is beneficial for the baby. So, when should the surgery for undescended testes be performed? Actually, not all babies who do not have a testicle in the scrotum after birth will develop undescended testes. Generally, if the testicle does not descend within six months after birth, then the opportunity for it to descend spontaneously will be very small. If the testicle remains undescended at ten months of age, it should start treatment.
Generally, the timing of surgery for cryptorchidism is crucial to minimize the damage caused. Data indicates that after surgical treatment for cryptorchidism, fertility rates vary significantly with age at the time of surgery. For instance, after surgery at two years old, fertility rates reach 87%, whereas rates decrease to 57% after surgery between three to five years old and further decline to 14% after thirteen years old. This illustrates that age at the time of surgery can still affect future fertility.
From this perspective, it appears that the surgery for cryptorchidism should ideally be performed at around two years of age. However, if possible, it can be carried out earlier; but avoid delaying the procedure to miss the optimal treatment window.
How long does it take for a baby with an undescended testicle to recover? Undescended testicle is the most common congenital malformation of the male reproductive system in infants, which occurs when one or both testicles fail to descend from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum as they should during normal development. Therefore, an undescended testicle can lead to various complications that may affect fertility later on. Surgical intervention is necessary to prevent prolonged damage to the testicle's development and impact on future fertility.
Therefore, it is highly advisable to undergo timely surgery for infantile cryptorchidism. How long does it take for the baby to recover after surgery? In cases of cryptorchidism surgery, there are two main methods: one involves traditional surgical approaches through incisions in the groin or scrotum; the other involves laparoscopic testicular fixation surgery, which requires general anesthesia via tracheal intubation. Overall, the risks are relatively low and the operation is relatively straightforward.
However, different surgical treatment methods result in different outcomes and recovery times. One method involves the removal of an undescended testis, which generally can be fully recovered within seven to ten days. The other method involves repositioning the testes into the scrotum, with a recovery time that may be slightly longer but varies from person to person, typically taking about a month to recover.
Patients should ideally undergo examinations at the hospital during their rehabilitation phase to assess their recovery progress.
What should be done after the surgery for cryptorchidism in babies? In addition to the professional treatment that can alleviate the condition, scientific and reasonable care is extremely important in life. Especially for sick children, parents must pay attention to the postoperative nursing work of the related outcome. Now let's understand what should be done for the nursing of babies after the surgery for cryptorchidism.
Undescended testes are commonly observed in children, and if not treated in a timely manner, it can affect future fertility. The optimal treatment method is surgical intervention. Therefore, how should the post-surgery care for undescended testes be managed to facilitate quicker and more effective recovery? Firstly, it is necessary to adjust the baby's dietary habits. The baby's food preparation should not follow the previous routine; rather, it should be prepared in a way that is light, easy to digest, and may include foods rich in nutrients. However, avoidance of spicy and greasy foods is essential to prevent adverse effects on the condition.
II. During the rehabilitation period, besides adjusting the baby's dietary habits, exercise and daily routine are also very important. It is also necessary to pay attention to changes in the weather, timely take good care of warmth so as not to cause other complications due to reduced resistance at this time caused by environmental influences.
III. Parents should periodically bring their children to the hospital for re-examinations, maintain frequent communication with the doctor, and cooperate with timely feedback from the doctor to ensure timely consolidation of treatment and promote recovery from the condition.
*The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
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