ReviewThe Journal of urology2017
The Nonpalpable Testis: A Narrative Review.
Review in The Journal of urology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Three‑Dimensional Ultrasonography in Preoperative and Postoperative Volume Assessment of the Undescended Testicle.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2020Trial
- Microsurgical Onco-Testicular Sperm Extraction in a Patient With Testicular Cancer and Congenital Unilateral Testicular Absence: A Case Report.IJU case reports · 2026Article
- Optimizing Care for Undescended Testicles in Children and Adolescents-Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Testicular regression syndrome in children: a retrospective analysis of diagnostic and laparoscopic findings.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Utility of diffusion weighted Magnetic Resonance Imagining to detect non-palpable undescended testis.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Ipsilateral and contralateral patent processus vaginalis in pediatric patients with a unilateral nonpalpable testis.Asian journal of andrology · 2023Article
- Ultrasound manifestations and clinical features of nonpalpable testis in children.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Comparison of Two Types of Staged Laparoscopic Orchiopexy for High Intra-Abdominal Testes in Children: A Retrospective Study From a Single Center.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Article
- The Diagnosis and Treatment of Impalpable Testes at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeWhile the nonpalpable testis represents a small portion of all cryptorchid testes, it remains a clinical challenge for pediatric urologists. Controversy exists surrounding the best evaluation and management of this entity. In this review we update what is known about the nonpalpable testis, including the etiology, preoperative evaluation and best surgical management as well as novel techniques and ongoing controversies. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe searched PubMed® and MEDLINE® from January 2000 to January 2017 using relevant key terms. Of 367 articles 115 were considered for inclusion based on a priori design. Using a narrative review format, an update on the evaluation and management of the nonpalpable testis including novel concepts and techniques was synthesized.
resultsThe nonpalpable testis should be evaluated by physical examination only. Imaging is not indicated for routine cases. The optimal surgical approach and technique remain debatable but several novel techniques have been described. Due to the rarity of the nonpalpable testis, randomized controlled trials and other quality comparisons are difficult. Therefore, management remains controversial.
conclusionsEvaluation and management of the nonpalpable testis remain difficult, and some aspects are still debated. Future research should focus on multi-institutional collaborative trials to determine the optimal operative management.
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