Gubernaculum Testis and Cremasteric Vessel Preservation during Laparoscopic Orchiopexy for Intra-Abdominal Testes: Effect on Testicular Atrophy Rates

Gubernaculum sparing laparoscopic orchiopexy is a feasible alternative to conventional laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy. Our findings suggest that preservation of additional vascular supply to the testis (cremasteric vessels and deferential artery) may translate into improved testicular survival rates following laparoscopic orchiopexy.