Treatment of the cryptorchid testicle is justified due to the increased risk of
infertility and malignancy as well as the risk of testicular trauma and torsion and psychological stigma on
patients and their parents. Approximately 20% of cryptorchid
testicles are nonpalpable. Many
Radiological methods in addition to surgical exploration have been used to localize the non-palpable testis.
In these cases, the laparoscopic technique is a usefull method for diagnosis and treatment.
