4Results: Benefit assessment

4.1. Results of the comprehensive information retrieval

The information retrieval found neither randomized controlled studies nor nonrandomized prospective, comparative interventional studies with concurrent control group to answer the research question of the benefit assessment.

The search strategies for bibliographic databases and trial registries are found in the appendix. The most recent search was conducted on 7 November 2018. No ongoing studies were identified. The most recent search was conducted on 15 January 2019.

4.2. Results of the benefit assessment

Since no suitable studies were found, no conclusions can be drawn on the benefits and harms of testicular cancer screening. There is no hint of (greater) benefit or (greater) harm.