Partial cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer offers metastasis- and cancer-free survival comparable to that of radical cystectomy, but with less perioperative morbidity. Partial and radical ...

Partial cystectomy for bladder cancer using a laparoscopic or robotic-assisted approach is not associated with an increased risk of positive surgical margins (PSMs) compared with an open procedure, ...

Bladder Cancer Survival Similar for Partial, Radical Cystectomy For select patients with bladder cancer, there is no difference in metastasis-free or cancer-specific survival with partial cystectomy ...

Surgical removal is generally recommended as the first-line treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) for patients considered medically fit. Some patients get radical cystectomy, or total ...

May 15, 2012 (Barcelona, Spain) — Survival rates with brachytherapy for the treatment of early-stage muscle-invasive cancer are comparable to the gold standard, cystectomy, and spare bladder function, ...

After the bladder is surgically removed and the urinary system diverted, most can return to their usual activities. “Life has its challenges, and this has certainly been one of them, but it has not ...

We developed a new three-dimensional (3D) head-mounted display (HMD) system (RoboSurgeon system) that combines a high-definition 3D organic electroluminescent HMD with a high-definition 3D endoscope ...

Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Newer treatment options include immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Doctors may administer medications directly into ...

Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is an aggressive disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. Radical cystectomy is the mainstay of treatment and has evolved since the first reported ...

Discover the latest articles and news in related subjects. Despite the strong evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of radical cystectomy in elderly patients, other effective treatment options ...