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However, its application in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) remains poorly characterised. This scoping review aimed to systematically map existing evidence on prehabilitation models for patients scheduled for RP, with particular focus on delivery formats, intervention components, and outcome measures. Following the Arksey and O\u2019Malley framework and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines, a comprehensive search of nine electronic databases was conducted from inception to 1 December 2025. Thirteen studies from eight countries were included, comprising randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies, and prospective cohort studies. 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