Glamorgan Urology
Excellence through sub-specialisation.
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Clinics
- Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen
tel: 01267 225652 - Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea
tel: 01792 479040 - Bridgend Clinic, Bridgend
tel: 01656 754 321 - Vale Healthcare, Cardiff Bay
tel: 029 2083 6700 - Vale Hospital, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan
tel: 029 2083 6700 - Spire Hospital, Cardiff
tel: 029 2073 6011
Undescended Testes
Undescended Testes / Orchidopexy
Undescended testes are common affecting 1% of one year old males.
Assessment
Expert assessment is required to determine whether the testicle is present or absent, retractile or ectopic.
Orchidopexy
Undescended testis, if present, should be mobilised and fixed in the scrotum before the age of 2 years to ensure its optimal development.