OBJECTIVES: To report our series of nonpalpable testicular tumors with a review of
published studies. Radical orchiectomy remains the reference standard in the treatment of a
solid testicular mass. Testis-sparing surgery has recently been advocated for a select group
of patients with nonpalpable tumors. METHODS: Between 1998 and 2002, a nonpalpable
testicular mass was discovered in 9 patients. Ultrasonography was performed for infertility
evaluation (5 patients), testicular pain (3 patients), and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy (1 …