Shortcomings in the management of undescended testis: guideline intention vs reality and the underlying causes - insights from the biggest German cohort.

Currently, only a small proportion of boys with UDT are operated upon during their first year of life. The level of knowledge in attending physicians remains in need of improvement. This should be actively addressed, i.e. by campaigns and educational programmes. Further studies are needed to investigate the underlying causes of late orchidopexy in UDT.