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Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Orchiopexy. Orchiopexy is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.
Guide. Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. It is usually performed on babies who are 9 to 15 months old. In most cases, a pediatric surgeon or a specialist who treats urinary problems in children (pediatric urologist) performs the surgery. Infection. 2  Bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. 3  Damage to the vas deferens and the blood supply to the testicle. 4  Without an adequate blood supply, the testicle may shrink (atrophy). 5  The testicle(s) moving out of the scrotum again (reascend) after surgery and requiring further treatment. 6  This is rare.