Laparoscopic versus open orchiopexy in high inguinal undescended testes, randomized clinical trial.

Background: Traditional open orchiopexy remains the standard treatment for palpable undescended testicles (UDT). However, laparoscopic orchiopexy has recently gained attention as an alternative approach.

Aim and objectives: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open orchiopexy for high-inguinal undescended testes.

Subjects and methods: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted, involving 208 children with high inguinal undescended testes. The patients were divided into two groups: group A (104 patients) underwent laparoscopic orchiopexy and group B (104 patients) underwent open orchiopexy.

Results: There was a significant difference in the final testicular position between the two groups. The follow-up after 1 year showed that 100% of patients in group A had a lower testicular position, compared to 72.6% in group B. Laparoscopic orchiopexy demonstrated better outcomes in terms of achieving a lower testicular position.

Conclusion: Both Laparoscopic and Open Orchiopexy are safe and effective for the treatment of high inguinal undescended testes. However, Laparoscopic Orchiopexy was superior to Open Orchiopexy because it was associated with better outcomes with regard to the final testicular position at the bottom of the scrotum or at a lower level below the mid-scrotal point.