Chris Ho-Ming Wong, Ivan Ching-Ho Ko, David Ka-Wai Leung, Brian Siu, Steffi Kar-Kei Yuen, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh
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Abstract
Trimodality therapy (TMT), consisting of maximal transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy, has emerged as a bladder-sparing alternative to radical cystectomy for select patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). While each component of TMT plays a critical role, maximal TURBT is foundational to its success. This review examines the importance of maximal TURBT in optimizing oncological outcomes in TMT, discusses its technical nuances, and explores the evidence supporting its role in achieving durable local control and improving survival outcomes in MIBC.
期刊介绍:
Bladder Cancer is an international multidisciplinary journal to facilitate progress in understanding the epidemiology/etiology, genetics, molecular correlates, pathogenesis, pharmacology, ethics, patient advocacy and survivorship, diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the bladder and upper urinary tract. The journal publishes research reports, reviews, short communications, and letters-to-the-editor. The journal is dedicated to providing an open forum for original research in basic science, translational research and clinical medicine that expedites our fundamental understanding and improves treatment of tumors of the bladder and upper urinary tract.