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AS active surveillance DE Deutschland (Germany) EAU European Association of Urology HCP healthcare professional MDT multidisciplinary team NL the Netherlands PRISMA Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-Analyses SDM shared decision-making SRM small renal masses Introduction Over the past two decades, the number of patients diagnosed with small renal masses (SRM) has significantly increased [1].

IKCC International Kidney Cancer Coalition SDM shared decision making VHL von Hippel–Lindau syndrome Introduction In the last two decades, the number of patients diagnosed with small kidney masses has more than doubled, with most of the tumours smaller than 4 cm in size. Despite the small size, 80% of these kidney tumours are malignant [1, 2]. Evidence has established that, even if cancerous, these small tumours might not spread or grow, meaning patients may never need invasive treatments [3].

Literature on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for men with localized prostate cancer (PCa) on active surveillance (AS) shows a need for methodological guidance regarding HRQoL issues and how to address them. The European School of Oncology Task Force (ESO TF) aimed to identify a core set of research questions and related measures to include in AS HRQoL studies. A modified Delphi study was used to reach consensus on AS HRQoL research topics and tools between 2014 and 2015.