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Orchiopexy for Undescended Testis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : Caudal, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric
Considerations : PONV

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2GETT
3GLMA, Nerve Block
The Surgery

Examination under anesthesia - a testis that was impalpable in clinic often becomes palpable once the child is relaxed, and that finding changes the operation. Inguinal approach - the canal is...

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