Occupational Situation and Return to Work of Urological Patients

Summary

This study will examine the work status of all adult patients admitted over a 6-month period to the University Hospital in Kraków, Poland, for treatment of urological diseases. All admitted patients will be surveyed about their job situation. Patients who are occupationally active and undergoing major oncological surgeries (such as radical cystectomy, prostatectomy, or nephrectomy) or procedures for urinary tract stones will also complete a quality-of-life questionnaire and be followed up by phone at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to learn how treatment affects patients' ability to return to work and their well-being, to help guide support and rehabilitation strategies.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the Department of Urology and Oncological Urology, University Hospital in Kraków, during the 6-month study period.
2. For the prospective follow-up cohort:

   1. Occupationally active (employed) at baseline.
   2. Undergoing major uro-oncological surgery (e.g., radical cystectomy, radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy) or a procedure for urinary tract stones (e.g., ureterorenoscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy).
3. Able and willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
2. Patients who are unemployed or retired at baseline (excluded from the prospective follow-up cohort but included in the baseline cross-sectional survey).
3. Patients not undergoing major uro-oncological surgery or urinary tract stone procedures (for the prospective follow-up cohort).

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