Per-Anders Fransson

University Hospital of Umeå, Umeå University

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Per-Anders Fransson is a leading researcher in uro-oncology, with a focus on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life following prostate cancer treatment. His work critically examines the long-term side effects of radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy, providing essential data for shared clinical decision-making. In a landmark 2024 nationwide register-based study (33 citations), Fransson and colleagues systematically assessed urinary, bowel, and erectile dysfunction alongside psychological well-being one year post-treatment, filling a crucial gap in contemporary, population-level evidence. He has also pioneered the use of digital health interventions, notably evaluating a mobile app to support pelvic floor muscle training initiated before radical prostatectomy (2022). This prospective cohort study demonstrated the feasibility of preoperative digital support to improve postoperative continence outcomes. Fransson’s contributions are vital for clinicians and patients navigating treatment trade-offs, and his work has been instrumental in shifting the field toward more patient-centered endpoints. His research continues to shape guidelines and rehabilitation practices in prostate cancer care.