Question

question 5
surgery to correct cryptorchidism is called:
a nephropexy
b nephrolithotomy
c lithotripsy
d orchiopexy

Explanation:

• Nephropexy: This is a surgical procedure related to the kidney (nephro - means kidney). It is used to fix a floating kidney, not for cryptorchidism.
• Nephrolithotomy: This term has “nephro -” (kidney) and “litho -” (stone). It is a surgery to remove kidney stones, not relevant to cryptorchidism.
• Lithotripsy: “Litho -” (stone) and “tripsy” (crushing). It is used to break up stones (e.g., kidney stones), not for cryptorchidism.
• Orchiopexy: “Orchio -” refers to the testis. Cryptorchidism is a condition where the testis fails to descend. Orchiopexy is the surgical procedure to correct this by fixing the testis in the scrotum.

Answer:

D. orchiopexy