Surgery for undescended testis is recommended at what age

Surgery for undescended testis -Orchidopexy is usually performed after the age of 1 year to avoid the risks of operating on a tiny patient. Testes should be brought down into the scrotum before the boy stas school.Orchidopexy during the second year of life is currently recommended by paediatric surgeons.Orchidopexy before 2 years of age improves feility, may reduce the risk of malignancy and has psychological benefits. Reference : page 1378 and 77 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 25th edition