Orchiopexy refers to the surgical fixation of which organ?

• A. Testis
• B. Ovary
• C. Ureter
• D. Kidney

Answer: (A)

Orchiopexy is the surgical fixation of the testis. The term combines “orchio-,” meaning testis, with “-pexy,” meaning to fix in place. This procedure is used to correct an undescended testis (cryptorchidism) by bringing the testicle into the scrotum and securing it so it stays in place. Securing the testis helps normal development, reduces risks of infertility, torsion, and potential malignancy associated with a testicle that remains outside the scrotum. The other organs listed have different terms for fixation (for example, fixing an ovary, ureter, or kidney would use oophoroplexy/ovariopexy, ureteropexy, or nephropexy, respectively), so the organ involved in orchiopexy is the testis.