Following unilateral cryptorchidism surgery at 18 months old, parents of a young child inquire about the permanence of testicle fixation, its impact on growth and development, and whether crying during post-operative ultrasound examinations affects the results. Additionally, they seek advice on the management of a small amount of hydrocele on the opposite side.

How long after pediatric cryptorchidism surgery can a child be discharged?

As a parent, if you find that your child’s scrotum does not contain testicles or only contains one side of the testicles, you should seek medical attention at a hospital immediately. If a child under one year old does not have the testicles descend into the scrotum after the application of some medications, and they are still unable to do so by the age of two, surgical treatment should be considered. Data shows that surgery before the age of two has little impact on the spermatogenic function of the testicles, while after the age of four it will have a significant impact, and after the age of eight it will have a severe impact. If over the age of 12 even after surgery, the spermatogenic function of the testicles cannot be restored. Therefore, orchidopexy should be performed before the age of two.

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