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Orchiopexy for Cryptorchidism

Treatment for Urogenital Congenital Anomalies

Effectiveness
97%
Safety Score
70%
Clinical Trials
3
Participants
30K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
70
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Time to Effect
Immediate repositioning, long-term benefits accrue over years
Treatment Duration
Single surgery, follow-up over years for testicular health
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$75
Monitoring:$450
Side Effect Mgmt:$200
Total Annual:$6,000
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
QALYs Gained
1.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$6,185
Comparison vs Watchful Waiting / No Treatment
Cost Difference
$0/year
Same cost
QALY Difference
+1.20 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Orchiopexy for Cryptorchidism Outcomes

for Urogenital Congenital Anomalies

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+97%
Response Rate
+97%
Common Side Effects
Testicular atrophy
+3%
Ascending testis (requiring redo surgery)
+2%
Wound infection
+0.5%
Bleeding
+0.5%

Sources:

nih.gov
elsevier.com
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Orchiopexy for Cryptorchidism in Urogenital Congenital Anomalies

Orchidopexy Randomized Clinical Assessment

NCT02235623RECRUITINGNA
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66 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Boston, United States
Started: Aug 1, 2014

Shehata Technique in the Treatment of Intra-abdominal Testis

NCT06862258NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
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30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Mexico City, Mexico
Started: Mar 17, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
2 completed trials for Orchiopexy for Cryptorchidism in Urogenital Congenital Anomalies

Comparing Two Types of Surgery for Children With Undescended Testicles When the Hernia Sac Is Tied or Not

NCT07319637COMPLETEDNA
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60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Faisalābad, Pakistan
Started: Sep 1, 2024

A Novel Technique of Circumcision Incision Orchidopexy

NCT02249637COMPLETED
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14 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Quezon City, Philippines
Started: Sep 1, 2013