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Summary of the European Association of Urology/European Society of paediatric urology guidelines on transition in urology

Authors: Skott, Martin; Gnech, Michele; Bujons, Anna; ’t Hoen, Lisette; Burgu, Berk; Rawashdeh, Yazan F.; Bogaert, Guy; Quaedackers, Josine; Pakkasjärvi, Niklas; van Uitert, Allon; Kennedy, Uchenna; Yuan, Yuhong; Radmayr, Christian; Castagnetti, Marco; O'Kelly, Fardod

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication year: 2025

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Urology

ISSN: 1477-5131

eISSN: 1873-4898

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.10.002

Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: No Open Access

Publication channel's open availability : Partially Open Access publication channel

Web address : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.10.002

Abstract

Objective

To provide a chapter on transition and the importance of long-term follow-up for congenital conditions in urology to the European Association of Urology (EAU) and European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) Guidelines.

Methods

A structural literature search was performed by a librarian and reviewed by at least two panel members for all relevant publications between February 1974 to February 2024.

Results

Transition programs should be personalised to each patient's needs and structured to encourage patients' ownership of their health as they mature. Start transition at the onset of adolescence involving both paediatric and adult urology providers in a multidisciplinary approach to ensure better transition readiness and subsequent adult clinic adherence. Use a validated transition assessment tool to objectively assess for transition readiness.

Conclusion

This paper is a summary of the 2025 EAU/ESPU Guidelines on transition in urology. While the data supporting these recommendations were retrieved using a standard and solid methodology developed by the EAU Guidelines Office, the strength of the recommendations remains currently somewhat limited by the paucity and quality of the literature available.

Funding information in the publication:
This information is publicly accessible through the European Association of Urology website: https://uroweb.org/guidelines/paediatric-urology/panel. This Guidelines document was developed with the financial support of the EAU. No external sources of funding and support have been involved. The EAU is a non-profit organisation, and funding is limited to administrative assistance and travel and meeting expenses. No honoraria or other reimbursements have been provided.