An Evolution of Orchiopexy: Historical Aspect.
10.4111/kju.2010.51.3.155
- Author:
Kwanjin PARK
1
;
Hwang CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. urodori9@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cryptorchidism;
Orchiopexy;
History
- MeSH:
Chronology as Topic;
Cryptorchidism;
Information Storage and Retrieval;
Laparoscopy;
Male;
Orchiopexy;
Publications
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2010;51(3):155-160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The history of treatment for cryptorchidism dates back more than 200 years. This review is intended to highlight some historical aspect that led us to our current surgical treatment of this condition. The medical and historical surgical literatures pertaining to cryptorchidism were reviewed. Data sources were PubMed, Embase, conference proceedings, and bibliographies. No language, date, or publication status restrictions were imposed. The study of cryptorchidism began with the anatomical descriptions of Baron Albrecht von Haller and John Hunter. Attempts at surgical correction of the undescended testis began in the early 1800s, culminating in the first successful orchiopexy by Thomas Annandale in 1877. Max Schuller, Arthur Dean Bevan and Lattimer contributed to the establishment of current techniques for standard orchiopexy. Later, laparoscopy, high inguinal incision (Jones' approach) and scrotal approach were added to the list of current orchiopexy.
