To determine if women aged 50-70 years with a single episode of isolated acute haemorrhagic cystitis have a significantly lower risk of developing urological cancers, potentially indicating that further evaluation for macroscopic haematuria may be unnecessary.

The Swedish national guidelines on penile cancer were first published in 2013. The objective of the present study is to present the 2023 update of these guidelines and highlight the differences to the European Association of Urology (EAU) / American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines on penile cancer.

To evaluate oncological and functional outcomes after salvage robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (sRALP).

This capacity and budget impact analysis considers implications of offering a more diversified benign prostate enlargement (BPE) surgical care offering from a healthcare payer perspective in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

The role of cystectomy in synchronous oligometastatic bladder cancer is unclear.

To investigate the dose-dependent safety and efficacy of using Ethanol 99.5% as a sclerosing agent when treating hydro- and spermatoceles.

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The study aimed to culturally adapt the Expanded Prostate Cancer Composite-26 (EPIC-26) questionnaire to Finnish and evaluate its usability in routine clinical practice in Finland.

June 4-7th, 2025 Gothenburg, Sweden.

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical function before surgery and recovery measured as physical activity in daily life after discharge from the hospital. Material and methods In total, 105 patients undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy were included, based on preoperative and baseline measurements taken before the intervention from a randomised controlled trial. Physical function was assessed the day before surgery using Six-minute Walk test for functional capacity and 30-second chair stand test for lower body strength. Recovery was evaluated during the week after discharge by measuring daily physical activity, including daily steps, brisk walking, sedentary time, and sit-to-stand transitions, using an accelerometer (activPAL3 micro activity monitor). Multiple regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association, adjusting for age, sex, and American Society of Anaesthesiologists score. Results Analysis included 73 participants with valid measurements for both physical function and recovery. A significant positive association was observed between functional capacity and daily steps, with a 100-meter increase in walking distance associated with approximately 600 additional steps per day (95% CI: 0.53-11.29). The association between functional capacity and sit-to-stand transitions approached significance (β = 0.05; 95% CI: -0.001-0.09). No significant associations were observed between physical function and brisk walking or sedentary time, nor between lower body strength and any recovery outcomes. Conclusions Higher functional capacity is associated with higher recovery levels, as measured by physical activity after hospital discharge using activity monitors. The findings indicate that interventions aimed at improving physical function before robot-assisted radical cystectomy may enhance recovery. Keywords: Abdominal surgery, activity monitor, cancer rehabilitation, physiotherapy, recovery.

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To evaluate clinical outcome and complications of prostate artery embolization (PAE) in Iceland, using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL) and catheter freedom to measure clinical success.

Approximately 75% of bladder cancer patients are diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Complications from treatment, burden the patients and may affect their Quality of Life (QoL). Although accounting for most bladder cancer patients, only 25% of QoL research is conducted in NMIBC patients. The aim is to describe the incidence of complications and to investigate their long-term impact on QoL.

This study aimed to describe the regional, population-based, organised prostate cancer testing (OPT) programmes that are being introduced throughout Sweden: motives, structure, target population, diagnostic algorithm, quality control, outcomes, research, and future perspectives.

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For patients diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), prognosis remains poor with high rates of progression and risk for mortality. To better understand the current treatment landscape, this study aims to describe real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes for MIBC patients in Sweden.

To investigate whether department-level use of photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) for primary transurethral bladder resections (TURBs) is associated with recurrence and progression rates in a non-selected, national cohort. Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) has high global prevalence, and is characterized by high recurrence risk and risk of progression to muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Treatment effects and long-term outcomes rely on diagnostic accuracy, which may be enhanced using PDD for TURB. PDD-use in Denmark has varied between departments.  Material and Methods: We identified all Danish patients with primary NMIBC during 2011-2017 via the Danish National Patient Registry (DNPR) and divided them into four groups based on the treating department's annual PDD use. We included 8,502 patients; 76% men, median age at diagnosis: 70 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 63, 77). Primary outcomes were recurrence- and progression risk differences (RDs) at 2 and 5 years depending on the PDD-exposure group. Results were additionally stratified by baseline pathological risk group.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are prevalent healthcare-associated infections, arising from biofilm-forming bacteria. This may be prevented by coating the catheter with an antifouling substance. The novel LubriShield™ Foley catheter is coated with a superhydrophilic surface and a covalently bonded antifouling ligand. Preclinical studies revealed that the coating established a persistent local antifouling environment, inhibiting uropathogenic bacteria from forming biofilms. No substance release has been detected from the coating. The coating achieved a 28-fold reduction in surface friction compared to an uncoated catheter. The aim of this study is to assess the clinical safety of the catheter in patients.

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