Orchidopexy in children with Prader-Willi syndrome: Results of a long-term follow-up study

This study evaluates the results of orchidopexy in a large population of children with PWS. At follow-up, only 40% of testes were of normal size and in the scrotum. This information should be taken into consideration for patients' management and pre-operative parents' counseling.Findings at follow-up (40 testes)Number (%)Normal testes in scrotum16 (40)Hypotrophic testes in scrotum8 (20)Testes in inguinal canal10 (25)Non-palpable testes4 (10)Atrophic testes in scrotum2 (5)Redo-orchidopexy7 (17.5)