This article describes the reality of paediatric urology treatment in a private practice for paediatric surgery based on the example of undescended testis. It stresses the importance of a paediatric setting as well as treatment according to the guidelines for diagnostic evaluation, treatment and follow-up. German paediatric surgeons in private practise are mostly organised in the BNKD e.V. ("Berufsverband der niedergelassenen Kinderchirurgen Deutschlands", Professional Association of Private-Practice Paediatric Surgeons in Germany) and they have long-standing experience in the treatment of undescended testis. Reactions to guideline developments and changes in therapy have become evident in the statistical data of the BNKD, which shows that the age of children at the time of day surgery for undescended testis has decreased in keeping with the guideline. Further improvement is necessary in this regard. High-quality day-surgical treatment in paediatric urology cases depends on the quality and expertise of the treating teams and treatment continuity in the paediatric setting. Private practices of paediatric surgery in Germany can contribute greatly to the treatment of undescended testis.
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