Most male puppies will have both testicles descended by the recommended neuter age of six months.  However, a small percentage of male puppies have either one or both testicles retained within the groin or abdominal cavity (cryptorchid).  Previous surgical techniques to remove the undescended testicle involved a blind search and prolonged anesthesia time.  Laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchid neuter surgery provides a significant improvement in surgical technique for this condition.  

Advantages:

1. Better visualization of abdominal organs means easier location of the retained testicle
2. Shorter anesthesia and surgery time
3. Smaller incisions mean less pain