Table 1.
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Classified According to Group
| Variable | OFSO | LFSO | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 109 | 96 | |
| Age (months) | 45.3 (range, 10–133) | 46.6 (range, 8–155) | >.05 |
| Follow-up (months) | 58.6 (range, 13–157) | 60.1 (range, 15–141) | >.05 |
| Success rate | 104 (95.4%) | 92 (95.8%) | >.05 |
| Testicular volume growth (mL) | 0.39 ± 0.66 | 0.38 ± 1.02 | >.05 |
| Complications | 5 (4.6%) | 4 (4.2%) | >.05 |
| Atrophy | 2 (1.8%) | 1 (1.0%) | >.05 |
| Testicular ascent | 3 (2.8%) | 3 (3.1%) | >.05 |
| Cost (CNY) | 6566 ± 1085 | 8414 ± 1255 | <.001 |
| Operating time (minute) | 66.8 ± 14.5 | 51.2 ± 10.3 | <.001 |
CNY, China Yuan; FSO, Fowler–Stephens orchiopexy; LFSO, laparoscopic gubernaculum-sparing FSO; OFSO, open gubernaculum-preserving FSO.