The undescended testis in children and adolescents. Part 1: pathophysiology, classification, and fertility- and cancer-related controversies

This comprehensive review examines undescended testis (UDT), affecting 3% of male infants, focusing on pathophysiology and long-term risks of infertility and testicular cancer. Part 1 challenges traditional management myths and emphasizes the importance of understanding germ cell development alterations beyond surgical intervention alone.