E. Albers Acosta , L. Pelari-Mici , G. Celada Luis , C. Velasco Balanza , A. Zapatero , N. Romero-Laorden , P. Toquero Diez , J. Caño-Velasco , F. Guerrero-Ramos , M. Moschini , W. Krajewski , F. Del Giudice , F. Soria , E. Laukhtina , L. Mertens , R. Pichler , K. Mori , D. D’Andrea , A. Mari , G. Marcq , L. San José Manso
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Abstract
Introduction and objectives
Urothelial carcinoma is a challenging disease that requires a comprehensive approach. Multidisciplinary tumor committees are essential to bring specialists together, optimize treatment, ensure individualized care, and promote evidence-based decision making. This study aims to collect evidence and explore the impact of multidisciplinary tumor committees in the management of urothelial carcinoma.
Materials and methods
A systematic review was performed following PRISMA guidelines. We searched PubMed/Medline, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane databases for relevant studies on the role of multidisciplinary committees in the management of urothelial carcinoma, including bladder cancer, upper tract urothelial carcinoma and urethral carcinoma. Given the limited and heterogeneous evidence, a systematic review with narrative synthesis was performed.
Results
Multidisciplinary tumor committees had a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of urothelial neoplasms, especially bladder cancer. Consistent findings showed that these committees produced substantial changes in treatment, improved adherence to clinical guidelines, and demonstrated a potential to improve patient outcomes. In addition, multidisciplinary committees increased the likelihood of curative treatments and were associated with reduced mortality rates, enhanced clinical decision making, and improved patient care, particularly in bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
Conclusions
This review highlights the essential role of multidisciplinary tumor committees in improving the management of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and upper urinary tract. However, further research using standardized approaches is needed. The absence of studies on urethral carcinoma underlines the urgent need to investigate the potential benefits of multidisciplinary tumor committees. Future studies should cover a wider range of tumor types and follow standardized methodologies to provide a more complete and generalizable picture.
期刊介绍:
Actas Urológicas Españolas is an international journal dedicated to urological diseases and renal transplant. It has been the official publication of the Spanish Urology Association since 1974 and of the American Urology Confederation since 2008. Its articles cover all aspects related to urology.
Actas Urológicas Españolas, governed by the peer review system (double blinded), is published online in Spanish and English. Consequently, manuscripts may be sent in Spanish or English and bidirectional free cost translation will be provided.