Question

when the doctor examines 9 - month - old ben, he realizes that bens left testis has not moved into its proper position in the scrotum. he recommends a surgical procedure to move the undescended testis into its proper position. which procedure is the doctor referring to?
a. vasectomy
b. circumcision
c. orchiopexy
d. phalloplasty

Explanation:

To determine the correct procedure, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Vasectomy is a procedure for male sterilization, not for moving an undescended testis.
• Option B: Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, unrelated to undescended testes.
• Option C: Orchiopexy is the surgical procedure to move an undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) into the scrotum, which matches Ben's condition.
• Option D: Phalloplasty is related to the reconstruction of the penis, not testicle positioning.

Answer:

C. orchiopexy