Maurice M. Solis

Major vascular injury from high-pressure water jet

High-pressure water jets are used in industry as a cleaning and cutting tool. Penetrating injuries by these devices can produce minimal external evidence of extensive internal damage. We report a literature review and the case of a limb-threatening injury to the lower extremity caused by such a device.

Laparoscopic orchiectomy for unilateral intra-abdominal testis

PURPOSE A brief description of laparoscopic orchiectomy for undescended testis and a representative case report. METHODS A 22-year-old Chinese man was admitted for removal of an intra-abdominal testis. Laparoscopic orchiectomy was used to remove the testis at the time of laparoscopic orchiectomy. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. RESULTS A concurrent inguinal hernia was discovered during the procedure and repaired. CONCLUSIONS The use of laparoscopic surgery has proven to be a safe and effective means of treatment for the intra-abdominal testis.