Analysis of factors influencing the timing of laparoscopic operation in children with cryptorchidism
Objective To investigate factors influencing the timing of laparoscopic surgery in children with cryptorchidism.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 150 children with cryptorchidism treated at Linyi Central Hospital between January 2020 and June 2023.The children were grouped based on the median age of those who underwent surgery,with 75 children in the low age group and 75 children in the high age group.The timing of operation for included children was analyzed.Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess laparoscopic operation timing in children with cryptorchidism.A predictive model for laparoscopic operation timing was constructed,and its prediction efficiency was analyzed.Results Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in family income level,medical expense payment method,parents'education level,and residence attributes among children who underwent surgery at different timings(x2=12.37,21.70,9.28,9.52,7.73,all P<0.05).Multivariate analysis demonstrated that independent risk factors for delayed laparoscopic surgery in children with cryptorchidism included low family income,self-payment of medical expenses,low parents'education level,and rural residence(OR=0.31,0.21,0.08,0.05,0.12,0.13,0.14,0.21,0.42,all P<0.05).Based on the results of the multivariate analysis,a nomogram risk model was constructed with a C-index of 0.713.This model utilized independent influencing factors and the prediction probability of the P-value to predict the timing of operation.The Yoden index values were 22.67%,22.67%,25.33%,28.00%,22.67%,and 60.00%,respectively.Conclusion Children with cryptorchidism still experience delayed surgery,which is attributed to several factors.The prediction model constructed using these influencing factors demonstrates good prediction efficiency.
CryptorchidismLaparoscopesUrogenital systemFamilyOperative time