[Cryptorchidism: guidelines for surgical management].

Cryptorchidism is one of the commonest congenital anomalies in the male genitalia, affecting 3 to 5% of male full-term neonates. It is a known cause of infertility associated with a greater risk of development of germ cell tumor. The benefits of early orchidopexy include psychological affects, prevention of testicular degeneration and decrease in the risk of testicular cancer. Laparoscopy is the best way to diagnose and manage intra-abdominal testes.