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Best time for surgery of undescended testis is

A
Just after bih
B
6 months of age
C
12 months of age
D
24 months of age
High-Yield Explanation
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 : page1378 and 77 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 25th edition

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