What Are Undescended Testis?

Bilateral cryptorchidism (otherwise known as undescended testis – where the testis remain in the abdomen rather than the scrotum) needs surgery – an orchidopexy – to correct it.  

An orchidopexy is a straightforward operation with a good success rate and is typical of the high-impact, low-cost surgery we fund. Without surgery undescended testis leads to a greater risk of testicular cancer, testicular torsion and fertility problems later in life.