转化生长因子调控表皮生长因子受体在雄激素非依赖型前列腺癌细胞中表达的意义

目的 :探讨转化生长因子 (TGF)α对前列腺癌雄激素非依赖型细胞系中表皮生长因子受体 (EGFR)表达的调控。　方法 :采用逆转录 多聚酶链式反应和Western印迹法对TGFα刺激前列腺癌雄激素非依赖型细胞系PC3、ARCaP后EGFRmRNA表达及其蛋白水平进行定量分析。　结果 :TGFα引起PC3、ARCaP的EGFRmRNA表达升高 ,分别为 5 .0 1± 0 .4 5和 9.0 5± 0 .6 3,明显高于对照组 (P <0 .0 5 )。PC3细胞系TGFα治疗后EGFR蛋白水平为 2 .2 8±0 .5 3,明显高于对照组 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;而ARCaP细胞系TGFα治疗后EGFR仅为 1 .2 4± 0 .2 2 ,和对照组比较无差别 (P >0 .0 5 )。　结论 :TGFα可以明显提高前列腺癌细胞的EGFR表达量 ;TGFα EGFR自分泌环参与雄激素非依赖型前列腺癌的形成     

EGF对TPN大鼠肠粘膜细胞EGFR表达的影响

利用大鼠全肠外营养(TPN)模型,探讨表皮生长因子(EGF)对TPN支持后肠粘膜细胞表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)表达的影响。方法:48只SD大鼠随机分为对照组、常规TPN组及TPN-EGF组。实验持续14天,采用免疫组化结合计算机图象分析的方法,分别测定颌下腺内EGF含量以及小肠粘膜细胞中EGF和EGPR含量。结果:TPN及TPN-EGF组大鼠颌下腺内EGF含量均明显下降(P<0.01);TPN组小肠粘膜细胞中EGF、和EGFR含量显著下降(P<0.01),而TPN-EGF组则未减少(P<0.05)。结论:内源性EGF分泌减少是TPN肠粘膜屏障损伤的重要原因之一;EGF具有促进肠粘膜细胞EGFR表达的作用。     

膀胱移行细胞癌表皮生长因子及其受体表达和意义

目的 探讨表皮生长因子(EGF)、EGF受体(EGFR)在膀胱移行细胞癌(BTCC)中的表达及意义。方法 用免疫组化ABC法对56例BTCC标本和20例癌旁组织EGF、EGFR进行研究。结果 20例癌旁正常膀胱组织中EGF，EGFR几乎不表达；56例ETCC标本中EGF，EGFR表达明显，与正常组比较有显著性差异(P＜0．01)，不同分期和分级BTCC中的阳性表达率均存在显著性差异(P＜0．05)。结论 EGF，EGFR的检测可以作为判断BTCC预后的一个指标。     

Effect of epidermal growth factor on spermatogenesis in the cryptorchid rat

PURPOSE: Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is secreted mainly from the submandibular glands. Submandibular gland ablation causes a marked decrease in male fertility, which suggests that EGF influences spermatogenesis. We investigated the effect of EGF in combination with orchiopexy on cryptorchid rat testes in which tubular deterioration had become partially irreversible. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Unilaterally cryptorchid rats were obtained by daily administration of 7.5 mg flutamide (Nihonkayaku, Tokyo, Japan), an androgen receptor antagonist, to pregnant rats. At age 10 weeks the unilaterally cryptorchid rats underwent orchiopexy with or without EGF administered into the cryptorchid testis. EGF solution (10 microg/ml) was delivered into the seminiferous tubules by retrograde perfusion through the rete testis. At 14 days testicular recovery was assessed based on the maturity of spermatogenesis using a modified Johnsen score and from the number of apoptotic germ cells per seminiferous tubule. RESULTS: Mean Johnsen score +/- SEM was significantly higher in the orchiopexy with EGF than in the orchiopexy without EGF group (7.85 +/- 0.12 vs 7.12 +/- 0.13, p <0.001). The number of apoptotic germ cells tended to be smaller in the orchiopexy with EGF group than in the orchiopexy without EGF group (0.16 +/- 0.05 vs 0.28 +/- 0.08). CONCLUSIONS: Although orchiopexy for cryptorchidism partly improved spermatogenesis, recovery was limited. EGF administered in combination with orchiopexy was more effective for spermatogenesis than orchiopexy alone. This may be applicable in patients with cryptorchidism.     

Changes in epidermal growth factor receptor expression in human bladder cancer cell lines following interferon-alpha treatment

PURPOSE: We examined the regulation of epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor (EGFR) expression in human bladder cancer cell lines by interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), the ability of IFN-alpha to inhibit cell proliferation and the sensitivity of IFN-alpha pretreated cells to EGF. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cell proliferation was determined using crystal violet colorimetric and clonogenic assays. EGFR expression was measured by flow cytometry using specific antibody or ligand binding approaches. RESULTS: After IFN-alpha (100 IU/ml) treatment cell surface EGFR expression was upregulated in 6 of 11 and down-regulated in 2 of 11 bladder cancer cell lines. The over expression of cell surface EGFR peaked within 48 to 96 hours and increased by 35% to 241% in individual cell lines. High level cell surface EGFR correlated with intracellular EGFR expression. Cell growth inhibition by IFN-alpha coexisted with EGFR over expression in the 6 lines. IFN-alpha treated cells remained sensitive to EGF treatment. CONCLUSIONS: IFN-alpha transiently up-regulates EGFR expression and inhibits in vitro growth in some human bladder cancer cells. IFN-alpha does not prevent EGFR from binding EGF or signal transduction via the EGF-EGFR pathway. This may have clinical implications for improving treatment based on EGFR targeting in select patients with bladder cancer.     

单侧隐睾大鼠对侧睾丸的损害与Bcl-2和Bax基因表达

目的:探讨单侧隐睾大鼠对侧睾丸生精细胞凋亡与Bcl-2/Bax基因表达的关系。方法:20只健康SD雄性大鼠(22日龄)随机分成隐睾组和对照组,每组10只。通过手术建立单侧隐睾动物模型。术后90 d取对侧睾丸,采用原位缺口末端标记(TUNEL)法检测生精细胞凋亡,免疫组化SP法检测Bcl-2/Bax基因表达。结果:与对照组相比,隐睾组对侧睾丸生精细胞凋亡显著增多(P<0.01),重量显著减轻(P<0.01),Bax表达显著升高(P<0.01),Bcl-2表达显著降低(P<0.01)。凋亡细胞主要是初级精母细胞和圆形精子细胞。结论:单侧隐睾大鼠对侧睾丸的生精细胞凋亡增多与Bcl-2基因表达降低、Bax基因表达升高密切相关。细胞内Bc l-2/Bax比值是影响生精细胞凋亡的重要因素之一。     

The correlation between serum epidermal growth factor/testicular epidermal growth factor receptor and spermatogenesis in rat

<正>Objective: To investigate the correlation between epidermal growth factor (EGF)/testicular epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-R) and spermatogenesis in rat. Methods: Forty mature male Spraque-Dauley (SD) rats were randomly assigned to four groups, ten rats in each: sham operation group (SOG), sialoadenectomy group(SG), sialoade-nectomy group with injection of EGF (0. 25 μg·kg-1·d-1, SG-EGF Ⅰ) and sialoadenectomy group with injection of EGF (0. 50 μg·kg-1·d-1 , SG-EGF Ⅱ). The rats were routinely feed, and blood and testes were obtained on the 48th day after the operation. Serum EGF concentrations were determined by radioimmunoassay (RIA) , expression of EGF-R in testes was examined by the immunohistochemical method, and the spermatogenesis was pathologically checked. Results: Serum EGF levels in SG-EGFIand SG decreased significantly when compared with those of SOG (P<0. 05 and P< 0. 01, respectively). The testicular function of spermatogenesis showed a moderate to severe impairment in SG. The expression of EGF-R in Leydig cells decreased in SG(P<0. 05). The two dosage groups of EGF replacement had different effects. There were no significant differences of EGF-R expression in testicular germ cells, Sertoli cells and Leydig cells in SOG, SG-EGFⅠand SG-EGFⅡ(P>0. 05). Conclusion: EGF may play an important role in the regulation of spermatogenesis. Serum EGF concentration and high expression of EGF-R in Leydig cells have a positive correlation with spermatogenic function of the testes.     

一效膏对糖尿病肢端坏疽创面愈合的影响

目的:探讨一效膏对糖尿病肢端坏疽创面愈合的影响及作用机理.方法:糖尿病肢端坏疽病人80例,分成一效膏外用组和无菌换药组,观察创面愈合的情况;并用Western蛋白质印迹的方法检测创面愈合过程中表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)的基因表达情况.结果:一效膏外用组创面愈合率为35%,总有效率为92.5%,明显高于无菌换药组(P<0.05),且创面EGFR蛋白表达水平明显高于治疗前及无菌换药组(P<0.05).结论:一效膏能明显促进创面的愈合,其机理之一是一效膏能明显提高创面EGFR的表达水平.     

Laparoscopy in the Management of Impalpable Testicle

Purpose : In paediatric urology, one of the main applications of laparoscopy is the evaluation and treatment of impalpable testis. Herein we present our initial experience with laparoscopy in patients with impalpable testis. Material and Methods : Laparoscopy was performed under general anaesthesia on 13 patients. If the internal spermatic vessels and vas deferens made their way into the internal inguinal ring, the inguinal canal was dissected. Laparoscopic orchiopexy or orchiectomy was performed in cases with intra-abdominal testis. If the internal spermatic vessels found terminated intraperitoneally with a blind-end, the case was considered as a vanishing testis.

Results : Thirteen boys, aged from 18 months to 25 years (median 9.8 years) were identified with 21 impalpable testes. 14 of the 21 impalpable testes, the vas and the vessels were through the internal ring, and the inguinal region needed dissection. Orchiopexy was performed on 12 testes and orchiectomy was performed on two atrophic testes. Four of 21 testes were intra-abdominally localized. Laparoscopic orchiopexy was performed in two testes and laparoscopic orchiectomy was performed in two testes. Two boys were diagnosed as vanishing testes; the absence was unilateral on the left side in one case and bilateral in the other.

Conclusion : Diagnostic laparoscopy is a very helpful, minimally invasive technique in the diagnosis of impalpable testes especially when ultrasonography and/or computed tomography are not informative enough. In addition, orchiectomy and orchiopexy can be done as laparoscopically in the patients with intra-abdominal testes. Therefore, the laparoscopy has an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of impalpable testes.     

大蒜素对幽门螺杆菌阴性的慢性萎缩性胃炎患者血清表皮生长因子和胃黏膜病理、表皮生长因子受体的影响

目的观察大蒜素对幽门螺杆菌（Hp）阴性慢性萎缩性胃炎（CAG）患者血清表皮生长因子（EGF）及胃黏膜病理、表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）表达水平的影响。方法采用随机对照方法,将Hp阴性慢性萎缩性胃炎患者120例随机分为治疗组和空白对照组,其中治疗组60例患者给予大蒜素治疗,对照组60例患者给予与大蒜素剂型相同的安慰剂;疗程为24周,治疗前后两组患者均进行血清EGF、胃黏膜EGFR表达以及病理积分比较。结果治疗组患者大蒜素治疗后EGF、EGFR表达水平以及病理积分较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义（P均〈0.05）;对照组患者治疗前后EGF、EGFR表达水平以及病理积分差异无统计学意义（P均〉0.05）。结论大蒜素对慢性萎缩性胃炎的病理积分有改善作用,且能够降低萎缩性胃炎EGF及EGFR的表达水平,这可能是其发挥作用的机制之一。     

Effect of substance P released from peripheral nerve ending on endogenous expression of epidermal growth factor and its receptor in wound healing

Objective: To explore the relationship between substance P (SP) released from peripheral nerve endings and the expression of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) during wound bealing. Methods: Fifty Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups, injury group and capsaicin group. In the injury group, a full-thickness skin wound on the back of the rat was taken. The wound edge and granulation tissues were taken on the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th days after injury, respectively. In the capsaicin group, capsaicin was injected subcutaneously on the back of the rats to destroy the sensory nerve to prevent the secretion of SP, then a wound and sample was made in the same way.Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization were employed to detect the expression of SP, EGF/EGFR, and EGF mRNA/EGFR mRNA in the granulation tissues.Results: In the injury group,immunohistochemical stain of SP and EGF/EGFR was located on the hair follicles and sebaceous glands at the 1st day. And the stain of SP was obvious at the 3rd day in the granulation tissues, then decreased gradually. EGF/EGFR was at low level at the 3rd day, then increased gradually and reached the peak at the 9th day, then declined. In the capsaicin group, the stain of SP and EGF/EGFR was faint and without obvious change during the wound healing process. The tendency of the EGF mRNA/EGFR mRNA expression was similar to that of EGF/EGFR. Conclusions: During wound healing, SP may promote the healing process by affecting the expression of EGF/EGFR in the erunuation tissues.     

大鼠血清表皮生长因子和睾丸表皮生长因子受体与精子生成的相关性

目的　探讨血清表皮生长因子 ( EGF)和睾丸组织表皮生长因子受体 ( EGF-R)与大鼠精子生成的关系。　方法　 40只性成熟期雄性 SD大鼠 ,随机分为假手术组( SOG)、去颌下腺组 ( SG)、去颌下腺加腹腔注射 EGF I组 ( SG-EGF I)和 II组 ( SG-EGFII) ,每组 1 0只。SG-EGF I和 SG-EGF II分别腹腔内注射 EGF0 .2 5和 0 .50 μg·kg- 1·d- 1。大鼠常规喂养 48d,断头取血和睾丸。放射免疫法检测血清 EGF水平 ,病理检查睾丸生精功能和免疫组织化学检测睾丸组织 EGF-R的表达。　结果　大鼠血清 EGF水平SG-EGF I组明显下降 ( P<0 .0 5) ,SG组有非常显著下降 ( P<0 .0 1 ) ;睾丸生精功能中、重度障碍 ;间质细胞 EGF-R表达明显减少 ( P<0 .0 5)。补充不同剂量的 EGF对睾丸生精功能有不同影响。 SOG、SG-EGF I和 SG-EGF II大鼠睾丸生精细胞、支持细胞及间质细胞 EGF-R表达无显著性差异 ( P>0 .0 5)。　结论　EGF对精子发生具重要的调控作用 ,血清 EGF水平和睾丸间质细胞 EGF-R高表达与睾丸生精功能呈正相关     

表皮细胞生长因子及其受体在胎儿和成人肠道组织中的表达特征

目的探讨表皮细胞生长因子(EGF)及其受体(EGFR)在不同发育阶段人小肠组织中的表达特征及其可能的生物学意义。方法24例被测标本中包括胎儿(胎龄13～31周)的小肠组织18例，成人(16～54岁)的小肠组织6例。用病理学技术和免疫组织化学方法确定EGF及EGFR两种蛋白在胎儿、成人小肠组织中的定位以及表达量的变化规律．结果EGF及EGFR在不同胎龄的胎儿和成人小肠组织中均有阳性表达。随着胎儿生长发育，小肠组织中EGF和EGFR的蛋白含量逐渐增加，这一变化趋势一直保持到成人小肠组织中。其中EGF主要存在于小肠黏膜上皮细胞、黏膜下层的血管内皮细胞内和浆膜上皮细胞的胞浆和胞外基质中，EGFR则分布于这些细胞的细胞膜上。结论EGF及EGFR在不同发育阶段的小肠组织中呈阳性表达，这种细胞因子可能以自分泌或旁分泌方式调节人肠道的生长发育、结构和功能的维持，并可能在小肠损伤后的修复中起重要作用。     

不同剂量己烯雌酚对新生小鼠睾丸表皮生长因子及受体的影响

目的 观察不同剂量己烯雌酚(DES)对新生小鼠睾丸组织中表皮生长因子(EGF)及其受体(EGFR)的影响,探讨DES对睾丸发育影响的机制.方法 建立小鼠DES模型.将72只怀孕的雌性昆明小鼠随机分成3组:正常组、对照组及实验组1～4(DES 10、25、50、100 μg/kg).采用免疫组织化学方法检测各组新生小鼠睾丸组织中EGF、EGFR的表达.结果 EGF和EGFR主要表达在新生小鼠睾丸的间质细胞.实验组1～4中EGF阳性细胞的累积吸光度值(IA)分别为75.43±1. 42、52.22±5.67、13.75±3.14、6.38±3.20,显著低于正常组及对照组中阳性细胞的IA值433.88±11.64、23.44±4.70;实验组EGFR阳性细胞的IA值分别为198.16±34.35、138.00±12.04、46.03±6.74、27.22±5.52,显著低于正常组及对照组中阳性细胞的IA值804.74±22.52、800.03±21.96.两者在正常、不同剂量DES实验组的两两比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).随DES剂量增加,EGF和EGFR表达减弱,各组间差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).EGF与EGFR呈强正线性相关(r=0.750,P＜0.01).结论 不同剂量DES对新生小鼠睾丸组织中EGF和EGFR表达强度均有影响,可能是影响睾丸发育机制之一.

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Objective To investigate the effects of prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES)with different dosages on epidermal growth factor (EGF) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in offspring mice testis, and the possible mechanism. Methods DES model was induced in mice by DES.Female Kungmiag mice were randomly divided into normal group, control group and experimental groups 1-4 ( DES 10, 25, 50, 100 μg/kg). Immunohistochemistry was applied to detect the expression of EGF and EGFR in the testicular tissue in each group. Results EGF and EGFR were expressed mainly in sffspring mice testis Leydig cells. The cumulative absorbance ( IA ) values of EGF positive cells in experimental groups 1-4 were 75. 43 ± 1.42, 52. 22 ± 5.67, 13.75 ± 3. 14, and 6. 38 ± 3.20 respectively, which were significantly lower than in normal and control groups (433.88 ± 11.64,423.44 ±4. 70 respectively).The IA values of EGFR positive cells in experimental groups 1-4 were 198. 16 ± 34. 35, 138.00 ± 12.04,46.03 ± 6. 74, 27.22 ± 5.52 respectively, which were significantly lower than in normal and control groups (804. 74 ± 22. 52,800. 03 ± 21.96 respectively). The expression levels of EGF and EGFR could be detected in each subgroup and statistically significant differences existed in the expression of EGF and EGFR between any two groups ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). With the increase of DES dosage, the expression of EGF and EGFR was decreased, with the difference being significant amond the groups ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion DES can influence the expression of EGF and EGFR in mice testis, which might be one of possible mechanisms effecting the development of testis.     

人绒毛膜促性腺激素对青春期前低促性腺激素性腺发育不良型小阴茎皮肤组织表皮生长因子及其受体的影响

目的 观察人绒毛膜促性腺激素(HCG)对青春期前低促性腺激素性腺发育不良型小阴茎皮肤组织表皮生长因子(EGF)及其受体(EGFR)的影响.方法 10例经临床确诊的青春期前低促性腺激素性腺发育不良型小阴茎患儿予以HCG治疗;10例正常儿童为正常组.分别于治疗前、治疗后3个月进行阴茎长度测量;用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)定量检测阴茎皮肤组织EGF的含量;用免疫组织化学染色(SP法)检测阴茎皮肤组织EGFR的表达.结果所有患儿治疗前阴茎长度(2.44±0.24)cm较正常组(4.29±0.26)cm短(P<0.01);其阴茎皮肤组织EGF含量(43.788±15.375)ng/L较正常组(87.106±14.483)ng/L低(P<0.01);其阴茎皮肤组织EGFR的吸光度(AD)为0.224±0.047,较正常组0.264±0.046差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).经HCG治疗后其阴茎长度(3.97±0.27)cm较治疗前(2.44±0.24)cm明显增长(P<0.01);同时其阴茎皮肤组织EGF的含量(75.694±16.014)ng/L较治疗前(43.788±15.375)ng/L升高(P<0.01);其阴茎皮肤组织EGFR的AD为(0.242±0.054),较治疗前(0.224±0.047)差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 青春期前低促性腺激素性腺发育不良型小阴茎组织内EGF的含量低于正常同龄期儿童;HCG治疗可促进青春期前低促性腺激素性腺发育不良型小阴茎组织EGF的含量升高,从而促进阴茎生长发育.     

Expression of human epidermal growth factor and its receptor in esophageal cancer

The expression of human epidermal growth factor (hEGF) was examined immunohistochemically in 86 esophageal cancer lesions, comprising 67 primary tumors and 19 metastatic lymph nodes. In the normal esophagus, the parabasal and intermediate cell layers showed a weak expression of hEGF, however, hEGF-positive tumor cells were detected in 62 (92.5 per cent) of the 67 primary esophageal carcinomas and in 18 (94.7 per cent) of the 19 metastatic lymph nodes. In this study, the immunoreactivity of hEGF was classified into 4 grades according to the number of stained tumor cells. A significant correlation was observed between the histologic type and the grade of hEGF immunoreactivity (Chisquare test, p<0.01). hEGF immunoreactivity in well differentiated squamous cell carcinomas was significantly higher than in other squamous cell carcinomas, although there were no correlations between other pathological findings and hEGF immunoreactivity. Patients with hEGF immunoreactivities of grades II or III had much worse prognoses than those with grades 0 or I (p<0.05). In 22 esophageal carcinomas and 10 normal esophageal mucosae, EGF receptor (EGFR) contents were measured by the competitive binding assay. The average EGFR content (101.3±35.7 fmol/mg protein, mean±SE) of the esophageal carcinomas was significantly higher than that (5.3±1.2) of the normal esophageal mucosae (p<0.05). Moreover, in hEGF negative tumors, EGFR contents were lower than in hEGF positive tumors. These results suggest that hEGF and EGFR show increased production in squamous cell carcinomas and could to be useful prognostic factors in patients with esophageal cancer.     

FasL在大鼠隐睾中的表达

目的 :观察FasL蛋白在大鼠隐睾中的表达并探讨其意义。　方法 :将 2 2日龄SD雄性大鼠 2 4只随机分为隐睾组和假手术组各 1 2只 ,在日龄 1 1 0d时采血并处死。免疫组化 (SP法 )测睾丸组织中的FasL蛋白表达 ,ELISA法检测血清抗精子抗体 (AsAb)。　结果 :隐睾组大鼠的隐睾侧及对侧睾丸的FasL阳性表达率均显著高于假手术组大鼠的手术侧及对侧睾丸 (P <0 .0 0 1 ) ;隐睾组和假手术组的血清AsAb阳性率分别为 41 .7%和 0 ,差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 1 )。　结论 :单侧隐睾大鼠的双侧睾丸组织中都有FasL表达的上调 ,可能是睾丸对自身免疫的一种保护性反应     

Morphologic effects of orchiopexy or orchiectomy on the contralateral testis in experimental unilateral cryptorchidism

For evaluation of the effects of orchiopexy and orchiectomy on the contralateral descended testis, unilateral cryptorchidism was produced in 60 21-day-old mice by suturing of the left testis to the inner abdominal wall. A sham operation was performed on the left testis of 20 control mice (S). After creation of unilateral cryptorchidism, orchiopexy (P) or orchiectomy (O) was performed on the left testis at 2 (group I) and 10 (group II) weeks (ten mice each). All testes were removed for examination 2 weeks after orchiopexy or orchiectomy. In both groups the mean values of testicular weight, seminiferous tubular diameter, and tubular biopsy score of contralateral O testes were always statistically similar to the values of contralateral S testes (p greater than 0.01). The difference between TBS values of contralateral P and S testes was not significant in group I (p greater than 0.01), but it was significant in group II (p less than 0.01). The data from this murine experiment suggest that orchiectomy for unilateral cryptorchid testis is almost always helpful in improving contralateral morphology; however, orchiopexy can be helpful if it is not performed late in the period of maturation.     

Laparoscopy for impalpable testis: classification-based management

BACKGROUND: The undescended testis represents one of the most common disorders of childhood. The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy for the abdominal testis and present a classification of the laparoscopic diagnostic findings to facilitate decision making. METHODS: Between 2000 and 2005, 95 patients (22 bilateral and 73 unilateral testes, for a total of 117 impalpable testes) with a mean age of 5 years underwent laparoscopy. The testis was managed according to a special classification of the diagnostic findings. Testicular position, size, and viability according to technetium-99m ((99m)Tc) were assessed during the follow-up evaluation. RESULTS: The laparoscopic findings were classified into six types: type 0 (no testis or vanished testis proximal to the internal ring; 9 patients [7.5%]); type 1 (atrophic intracanalicular testis; 6 patients [5.4%], for whom no further intervention was administered); type 2 (testis at the internal ring with looping vas; 15 patients [14.5%], for whom laparoscopic orchiopexy was performed); type 3 (testis at the internal ring without looping of the vas; 29 patients [24.7%], for whom laparoscopic orchiopexy also was performed; type 4 (high abdominal testes; 49 patients [41.9%], with Staged Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy performed for 47 testes and laparoscopic orchidectomy for 2 testes; and type 5 (persistence of Müllerian duct structures [PMDS] or other abnormalities; 7 testes [6%]). After a mean follow-up period of 3 years, the laparoscopic orchiopexy testes were of good size and viable, but four testes (8.7%) were at the neck of the scrotum. The laparoscopically staged Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy group showed atrophy in two testes (4.3%), and all were in the bottom of the scrotum. CONCLUSIONS: Classification of the laparoscopic findings facilitates decision making. Laparoscopic orchiopexy is a natural extension of diagnostic laparoscopy for the intraabdominal testis at the internal ring or that seen peeping from it. Laparoscopically staged Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy is the procedure of choice for the high intraabdominal testis not amenable to the one-stage procedure.