F Ferro1, P Borrelli, M C Lucchetti. 1. Andrological Surgery Unit and Endocrinology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy. ferro@opbg.net
Abstract
PURPOSE: Maintenance of spermatogenesis in hypogonadotropic hypogonadal patients is possible and is an objective to be actively pursued. Gonadotropin releasing hormone and gonadotropin/ testosterone therapy can develop and maintain sex characteristics and spermatogenesis such that even small gonads should be preserved. An empty scrotum, like any other congenital or acquired condition compromising the size of the genitalia, can produce serious psychosexual problems and have an extremely negative effect on normal social life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2 adolescents affected by Kallmann's syndrome with testes of infantile volume 1 gonad was transferred to the contralateral hemiscrotum and replaced by an adult testicular prosthesis. RESULTS: There were no postoperative complications. The cosmetic results were considered satisfactory by the patients and their parents. CONCLUSIONS: When possible and when there is no risk of physiological repercussions, every effort should be made to normalize the appearance of the genital area for strong psychological reasons.
PURPOSE: Maintenance of spermatogenesis in hypogonadotropic hypogonadalpatients is possible and is an objective to be actively pursued. Gonadotropin releasing hormone and gonadotropin/ testosterone therapy can develop and maintain sex characteristics and spermatogenesis such that even small gonads should be preserved. An empty scrotum, like any other congenital or acquired condition compromising the size of the genitalia, can produce serious psychosexual problems and have an extremely negative effect on normal social life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2 adolescents affected by Kallmann's syndrome with testes of infantile volume 1 gonad was transferred to the contralateral hemiscrotum and replaced by an adult testicular prosthesis. RESULTS: There were no postoperative complications. The cosmetic results were considered satisfactory by the patients and their parents. CONCLUSIONS: When possible and when there is no risk of physiological repercussions, every effort should be made to normalize the appearance of the genital area for strong psychological reasons.
Authors: Massimiliano Timpano; Marco Falcone; Franklin Kuehhas; Carlo Ceruti; Omid Sedigh; Marco Oderda; Paolo Gontero; Bruno Frea; Luigi Rolle Journal: Asian J Androl Date: 2016 Jan-Feb Impact factor: 3.285