Single‑incision scrotal versus standard two‑incision inguinal repair for an undescended testicle in boys under 10
Comparison of Single Incision Scrotal Orchidopexy Versus Standard Two Incision Inguinal Orchidopexy in Children With Palpable Undesended Testis in Children Hospital Faisalabad.
NA · Children Hospital Faisalabad · NCT07233265
This study tests whether fixing a palpable undescended testicle through a single scrotal incision works as well or better than the standard two‑incision inguinal approach in boys under 10 years old.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Months to 10 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Children Hospital Faisalabad (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Faisalābad, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07233265 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Children who meet the entry criteria are randomized by lottery into two groups to receive either a single scrotal incision orchidopexy or the standard two‑incision inguinal orchidopexy. Surgeons record operative time, cosmetic outcome, and any postoperative complications, and patients are followed after surgery to compare recovery and complications. The trial includes male children aged 1–10 years with a palpable low‑lying undescended testis and excludes impalpable testes and known bleeding disorders. The procedures and follow‑up take place at the Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health Faisalabad.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Male children aged 1–10 years with a palpable low‑lying undescended testis whose parents consent to elective surgery are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Boys with impalpable testes, known bleeding disorders, or other anatomical issues requiring formal inguinal exploration are unlikely to benefit from the single scrotal approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the single scrotal incision could shorten operating time, improve cosmetic results, and reduce recovery or complication rates for eligible boys.
How similar studies have performed: Single‑scrotal orchidopexy has been reported in surgical case series with generally favorable cosmetic and operative outcomes, though randomized head‑to‑head comparisons with the two‑incision approach are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male children with age 1-10 years. Palpable low -lying undesended tesis. Exclusion Criteria: * Impalpable testis Known bleeding disorder
Where this trial is running
Faisalābad, Punjab Province
- Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health Faisalabad — Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ijaz Ul Haq
- Email: ijazulhaq1995@gmail.com
- Phone: 03305611906
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Undescended Testis, Orchidopexy, Scrotal incision, Inguinal incision, Paediatric surgery