Orchiopexy of the high undescended testis by division of the spermatic vessels: a critical review of 38 selected transections.

The technique used to perform 38 orchiopexies of high undescended testes by spermatic vessel transection in 26 patients is reviewed. Careful attention to detail and selection using the Fowler-Stephens test allowed for an 89 per cent success rate, confirming the efficacy of this procedure in cases selected in this manner.