Single-port laparoscopy-assisted determining the location of the tunica vaginalis cavity for transcrotal orchidopexy for palpable undescended testis

Objective: We report the introduction of a novel Single-port laparoscopy-assisted determining the location of the tunica vaginalis cavity for transcrotal orchidopexy for palpable undescended testis. In this article, we describe the SLDLTO technique and the outcomes. Methods: : 28 male children with confirmed inguinal cryptorchidism who underwent surgical treatment from from December 2022 to October 2023 were selected for this study. All children underwent surgical treatment with SLDLTO, and the operative time, hospital stay, and postoperative results and complications were recorded. Results: : All 28 cases underwent LAT-HSL with minimal perioperative complications, and all children were successfully discharged from the hospital postoperatively. At the postoperative follow-up, there was no retraction or atrophy of the testes, no incisional infection, no inguinal hernia or tunica vaginalis effusion. Conclusion: SLDLTO allows for rapid and accurate localization of the tunica vaginalis cavity. The method is safe, easy to perform, and adaptable. Additionally, the scar is hidden, and the operation time is short.