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Success! Victor from Kenya raised $646 to fund corrective surgery to help avoid future complications, including cancer.

Victor
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  • $646 raised, $0 to go
$646
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$0
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Fully funded
Victor's treatment was fully funded on January 1, 2023.

Photo of Victor post-operation

January 22, 2023

Victor underwent corrective surgery to heal his condition and avoid future complications, including cancer.

Victor’s surgery was done successfully and he has now headed back home. His parents have been bringing him for follow up clinics and his recovery has been good. He is now risk-free from future complications associated with his condition.

Victor’s mother says, “I never thought that he would be treated because of our financial situation but God has made a way for us.”

Victor’s surgery was done successfully and he has now headed back home. His parents have been bringing him for follow up clinics and his rec...

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July 21, 2022

Victor is a sweet and quiet three-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the secondborn in a family of three children. Victor’s mother was recently diagnosed with arthritis and can no longer keep her previous job doing laundry for people. She is currently looking for another job. Victor’s father makes and sells mandazi, a form of fried bread, by the roadside to help support their family.

When Victor was two weeks old, his mother noticed that both testes were undescended. She took him to the hospital, where he was examined and diagnosed with bilateral undescended testes. He was referred to another facility in Nairobi for treatment. On arrival, he was examined and booked for a clinic. Victor attended clinics for a few weeks. Fortunately, all worked out well for him. In one of the clinic reviews, the testes were found to have descended, and his parents stopped going to the clinics. 

However, when he was two years old, his mother noticed that one testis was not detectable. After seeking medical attention, Victor was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Victor has an increased risk of developing testicular cancer and fertility problems in the future. Due to his condition, he is also at risk for hernias. At his appointment, it was found that he has already developed a right inguinal hernia. Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo surgery to rectify both of the conditions.

Victor will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). He is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on July 25th. AMHF is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.

Victor’s mother says, “I feel bad that I cannot raise the required amount of money to cater for my son’s treatment.”

Victor is a sweet and quiet three-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the secondborn in a family of three children. Victor's mother was recently ...

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Victor's Timeline

  • July 21, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Victor was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • July 21, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Victor's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 25, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Victor received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) in Kenya. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • January 1, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Victor's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 22, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Victor's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 16 donors

Funded by 16 donors

Treatment
Orchidopexy
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $646 for Victor's treatment
Hospital Fees
$480
Medical Staff
$10
Medication
$30
Supplies
$90
Labs
$5
Other
$31
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

One of the testicles either appears to be missing or cannot be felt in the scrotum.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Left untreated, this condition can lead to infertility. The higher temperature inside the body can affect sperm production. Men with both testicles affected are more likely to experience fertility-related issues than men with only one affected testicle. This condition can also cause inguinal hernia, in which the intestine protrudes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Only surgery can correct this condition, which can otherwise result in intestinal damage or death. Finally, this condition is a risk factor for testicular cancer. If surgery is performed early, this risk is limited.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Undescended testis is the most common birth anomaly in boys. This condition is present in about 1-4.5% of newborns, with a higher incidence in premature babies (30-45%). Unilateral undescended testis is four times more likely than bilateral. Data on this condition is scarce in Kenya, so the true prevalence of acquired undescended testicles is still unknown.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

After surgery, the patient will stay in the hospital for an average of three days. The patient is continually monitored.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

Treatment will reduce the risk of infertility, inguinal hernia, and testicular cancer.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

This condition is very treatable, and the procedure is low-risk.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

There are few quality care centers in the region. Hospitals lack adequate resources and expertise to treat this condition.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

An alternative to surgery is to use synthetic hormones that encourage the testicle to move into the scrotum. Hormone therapy is only recommended if the child’s testicle(s) are close to the scrotum. However, hormone therapy is not commonly available in Kenya.

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