C Niedworok1, C Gratzke. 1. Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Deutschland, christian.niedworok@uk-essen.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In many cases radical cystectomy is not feasible in patients suffering from muscle-invasive bladder cancer due to advanced age of the patient or limiting comorbidities which increase the perioperative risk. A further group of patients decline radical cystectomy due to potential postoperative complications and the resulting impairment in the quality of life. OBJECTIVES: This article provides an overview of alternative therapeutic concepts to radical cystectomy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study involved a database analysis and gives a discussion of clinical trials concerning alternative therapeutic concepts for muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment strategies. RESULTS: Transurethral resection, open partial cystectomy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and combined therapeutic regimens are available as alternatives to radical cystectomy. CONCLUSION: Radical cystectomy is the accepted standard of care in the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer but in selected patients, established alternative methods can also be offered. A comprehensive patient information and counseling is therefore necessary to find the best therapeutic option in each individual case. Salvage cystectomy is a therapeutic option in cases of failure of organ-preserving treatment.
BACKGROUND: In many cases radical cystectomy is not feasible in patients suffering from muscle-invasive bladder cancer due to advanced age of the patient or limiting comorbidities which increase the perioperative risk. A further group of patients decline radical cystectomy due to potential postoperative complications and the resulting impairment in the quality of life. OBJECTIVES: This article provides an overview of alternative therapeutic concepts to radical cystectomy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study involved a database analysis and gives a discussion of clinical trials concerning alternative therapeutic concepts for muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment strategies. RESULTS: Transurethral resection, open partial cystectomy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and combined therapeutic regimens are available as alternatives to radical cystectomy. CONCLUSION: Radical cystectomy is the accepted standard of care in the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer but in selected patients, established alternative methods can also be offered. A comprehensive patient information and counseling is therefore necessary to find the best therapeutic option in each individual case. Salvage cystectomy is a therapeutic option in cases of failure of organ-preserving treatment.
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