Patient‐reported outcomes: active surveillance vs radical therapies in low‐risk prostate cancer

Active surveillance is underutilised in the observed cohort. Prospective PCO data demonstrates that AS preserves urinary continence and sexual function compared to active treatment, supporting its role as the first-line strategy for suitable candidates. Despite advancements including NS techniques, RP, and to a lesser extent RT, remain associated with substantial functional impairment even in younger men.