O. Gercek , K. Topal , A.K. Yildiz , K. Ulusoy , V.M. Yazar
{"title":"The effect of diagnosis delay in testis cancer on tumor size, tumor stage and tumor markers","authors":"O. Gercek , K. Topal , A.K. Yildiz , K. Ulusoy , V.M. Yazar","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>In testicular cancer, the positive effect of early diagnosis on survival has been known for many years. In this study, we aimed to determine the diagnostic features of testicular cancer patients, to examine the effect of duration of diagnosis delay (DD) on tumor size, tumor stage, and serum tumor markers, and to reveal the possible benefits of early diagnosis.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>A total of 71 patients who underwent inguinal orchiectomy due to suspicion of testicular cancer and whose pathology was found to be the </span>germ cell tumor<span><span> were included in the study. The relationship between the duration of diagnosis delay and tumor size, level of tumor markers, TNM stage, presence of </span>LAP, and presence of metastasis were examined.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>Seminoma<span> was detected in 39 (54.9%) patients and non-seminoma tumor was detected in 32 (45.1%) patients. In the correlation analysis between the markers, a significant and positive correlation was found between DD and radiological tumor size, pathological tumor size, retroperitoneal LAP detection rate, LDH<span> and AFP levels, and N stage (respectively; r</span></span></span> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.345 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.003, <em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.324 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.006, <em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.244 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.041, <em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.286 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.015, <em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.244 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.040, <em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.238 <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.046). It was determined that a 1-day increase in DD caused an increase of 0.431<!--> <!-->mm in the pathological size of the tumor.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Duration of diagnosis delay is an issue that still keeps its importance for testicular tumors<span>. Delay in diagnosis not only leads to an increase in tumor size but also negatively affects tumor stage and prognostic factors.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138049123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J.J. Szczesniewski , A. Ramos Alba , P.M. Rodríguez Castro , M.F. Lorenzo Gómez , J. Sainz González , L. Llanes González
{"title":"Quality of information about urologic pathology in English and Spanish from ChatGPT, BARD, and Copilot","authors":"J.J. Szczesniewski , A. Ramos Alba , P.M. Rodríguez Castro , M.F. Lorenzo Gómez , J. Sainz González , L. Llanes González","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objective</h3><p>Generative artificial intelligence makes it possible to ask about medical pathologies in dialog boxes. Our objective was to analyze the quality of information about the most common urological pathologies provided by ChatGPT (OpenIA), BARD (Google), and Copilot (Microsoft).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We analyzed information on the following pathologies and their treatments as provided by AI: prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, urinary lithiasis, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Questions in English and Spanish were posed in dialog boxes; the answers were collected and analyzed with DISCERN questionnaires and the overall appropriateness of the response. Surgical procedures were performed with an informed consent questionnaire.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The responses from the three chatbots explained the pathology, detailed risk factors, and described treatments. The difference is that BARD and Copilot provide external information citations, which ChatGPT does not. The highest DISCERN scores, in absolute numbers, were obtained in Copilot; however, on the appropriacy scale it was noted that their responses were not the most appropriate. The best surgical treatment scores were obtained by BARD, followed by ChatGPT, and finally Copilot.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The answers obtained from generative AI on urological diseases depended on the formulation of the question. The information provided had significant biases, depending on pathology, language, and above all, the dialog box consulted.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139907265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Can , M. Bozkurt , E. Danış , E. Taha Keskin , E. Kandemir , H. Lutfi Canat
{"title":"The effect of informative video before the procedure on anxiety levels in patients who will have ureteral stent removal under local anesthesia","authors":"O. Can , M. Bozkurt , E. Danış , E. Taha Keskin , E. Kandemir , H. Lutfi Canat","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Our objective was to assess the impact of video-animated information on the anxiety levels of patients undergoing ureteral stent removal under local anesthesia.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>The study was designed as a randomized prospective trial. The one group received only verbal and written information before the surgery, while the other group received video-animated information in addition to the written and verbal instructions. The patients’ anxiety levels were assessed using the STAI-S and STAI-T questionnaires, while their pain scores were evaluated using VAS scores. Tolerability and satisfaction scores were also evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The video-group (Group 1) consisted of 74 patients, while the non-video group (Group 2) consisted of 82 patients. The mean pre-information STAI-T score was 34.4 ± 3.7 in Group 1 and 35.2 ± 3 in the Group 2 (p = 0.113). In the video group, pre-information STAI-S scores was 34.8 ± 3.3 and post-information STAI-S scores was 33.8 ± 3 (p < 0.001). In the non-video group, pre-information STAI-S score was 35.6 ± 2.6 and post-information STAI-S score was 35.5 ± 2.7 (p = 0.260). The mean VAS score of Group 1 is 5.7 ± 1.2 and Group 2 is 5.7 ± 1.4 (p = 0.608). The mean tolerability scores of Group 1 and Group 2 were 3.7 ± 0.9 and 2.7 ± 1, respectively. The mean satisfaction scores of Group 1 and Group 2 were 4.1 ± 0.9 and 2.6 ± 1, respectively. Both tolerability score and satisfaction score improved statistically significantly after video information (p < 0.001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Providing video-animated information in addition to written and verbal information before removing the ureteral stent reduces patients’ preoperative anxiety. Furthermore, patient tolerance and satisfaction are higher when informative videos are included.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139907266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Lledó García , F.J. González García , J. Jara Rascón , J. García Muñoz , E. Lledó Graell , M.A. Sánchez Ochoa , C. Hernández Fernández
{"title":"Satisfaction assessment study in patients (and their partners) with/without Peyronie’s disease and penile prosthesis implantation","authors":"E. Lledó García , F.J. González García , J. Jara Rascón , J. García Muñoz , E. Lledó Graell , M.A. Sánchez Ochoa , C. Hernández Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objective</h3><p>Among the many treatments for erectile dysfunction, implantation of a penile prosthesis has been associated with high patient satisfaction rates. However, patients with coexistent Peyronie’s disease (PD) and refractory erectile dysfunction and/or severe deformities may show different results. The aim of our study was to assess and to compare the level of satisfaction, with an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), in men with/without coexistent PD.</p></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><p>A survey study based on a five-item satisfaction questionnaire was submitted to all those live patients implanted in the period 1992–2022 at our center (n<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->570) and their partners. Ninety-two percent of implants were inflatable devices. Surgeries were mainly performed by two surgeons. The main outcome measure used was the level of patient and partner satisfaction with sexual intercourse after IPP.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Of the 570 eligible patients, 479 (84%) completed the survey (393 Non-PD: GROUP 1; 70 non-complex PD-Group 2; 16 complex PD). Eighty-six per cent of patients in Group 1 reported satisfactory sexual intercourse (very or moderately satisfied). Non-complex PD implanted patients (Group 2) reported a global 81% satisfactory sexual intercourse (very or moderately satisfied) (p<!--> <!-->><!--> <!-->0.05). However, when we evaluated the PD subgroup of patients with severe PD who require incision/excision/grafting at the time of implant (Group 3: n<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->20), only 61% reported satisfactory sexual intercourse (p<!--> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.01) with predominance of moderately satisfied patients over very satisfied: 78% vs. 22%). Additionally, 84% (Group 1), 80% (Group 2) and 54% (Group 3) of partners reported satisfactory intercourses, respectively (p<!--> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.01). Overall, 84% of Group 1 implants and 79% of Group 2 reported that they would undergo the procedure again if the IPP failed (p<!--> <!-->><!--> <!-->0.05; ns). Only 50% of Group 3 patients would do it again. With regard to cosmetic aspects, 48% of the Group 3 implant reported penile shortness or soft glans as the main causes of their dissatisfaction. Only 2.4% of total PP patients expressed difficulty in manipulating the device.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The presence of PD alone may not impact PP patient and partner satisfaction, but patients with more severe baseline deformity who require incision/grafting may be less satisfied with outcomes including penile length and glans sensation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139876417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alberto Piana , Alessio Pecoraro , Muhammet İrfan Dönmez , Thomas Prudhomme , Beatriz Bañuelos Marco , Alicia López Abad , Riccardo Campi , Romain Boissier , Enrico Checcucci , Daniele Amparore , Francesco Porpiglia , Alberto Breda , Angelo Territo , en representación del grupo de trasplante renal de la sección de Jóvenes Urólogos Académicos (YAU) de la Asociación Europea de Urología (EAU)
{"title":"New frontiers in kidney transplantation: Towards the extended reality","authors":"Alberto Piana , Alessio Pecoraro , Muhammet İrfan Dönmez , Thomas Prudhomme , Beatriz Bañuelos Marco , Alicia López Abad , Riccardo Campi , Romain Boissier , Enrico Checcucci , Daniele Amparore , Francesco Porpiglia , Alberto Breda , Angelo Territo , en representación del grupo de trasplante renal de la sección de Jóvenes Urólogos Académicos (YAU) de la Asociación Europea de Urología (EAU)","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.11.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138049120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of telehealth on incontinence severity given to women with urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials","authors":"A.Y. Karaahmet , F.Ş. Bilgiç , N. Kızılkaya Beji","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Although urinary incontinence does not cause mortality, it is a global health problem that adversely affects the quality of life and health of women.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the studies investigating the effect of telehealth given to women with urinary incontinence (UI) on the severity of incontinence.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The literature review for this systematic review was conducted between August-Semptember 2023 using four electronic databases. Y-based articles were scanned using MeSH-based keywords. Randomized Controlled Trials conducted over the last decade were included in the screening.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The analysis included six studies involving 826 women with UI. After telehealth intervention, there was a significant difference in UI symptom severity (MD: −2.14 95% CI: −2.67 to −1.62, <em>Z</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->8.03, <em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.00001) and quality of life (SMD: −2.14 95% CI: −2.67 to −1.62, Z<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->8.03, <em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.00001) compared to the control groups. It had no effect on sexuality (MD: −4.65 95% CI: −9.60 to 0.30, Z<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.84, <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.07), and anxiety (SMD: −0.15, 95% CI: −0.38 to 0.08, <em>Z</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.27, <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.21).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In this analysis, it was found that telehealth interventions performed on women with UI increased the quality of life while reducing the severity of incontinence in women, but had no effect on sexuality, and anxiety.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139743093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Muñiz Suárez , J. Subirá Ríos , P. Gayarre Abril , A. Montero Martorán , J.I. Hijazo Conejos , J. García Alarcón , J. García-Magariño Alonso , P. Medrano Llorente , M. Ramírez Fabián , F.X. Elizalde Benito , C. Murillo Pérez , M. Utrilla Ibuarben , A. Asensio Matas , C. Marín Zaldívar , R. Casans Francés , J.M. Ramírez Rodríguez , B. Blasco Beltrán , P. Carrera-Lasfuentes
{"title":"Influence of laparoscopic surgery on the outcomes of radical cystectomy within a multimodal rehabilitation protocol","authors":"L. Muñiz Suárez , J. Subirá Ríos , P. Gayarre Abril , A. Montero Martorán , J.I. Hijazo Conejos , J. García Alarcón , J. García-Magariño Alonso , P. Medrano Llorente , M. Ramírez Fabián , F.X. Elizalde Benito , C. Murillo Pérez , M. Utrilla Ibuarben , A. Asensio Matas , C. Marín Zaldívar , R. Casans Francés , J.M. Ramírez Rodríguez , B. Blasco Beltrán , P. Carrera-Lasfuentes","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objective</h3><p>The implementation of Enhanced Recover After Surgery (ERAS) multimodal rehabilitation protocols in radical cystectomy has shown to improve outcomes in hospital stay and complications. The aim of this analysis is to evaluate the impact of laparoscopic surgery on radical cystectomy within a multimodal rehabilitation program.</p></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><p>The study was carried out in a third level center between 2011 and 2020 including patients with bladder cancer submitted to radical cystectomy according to an ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol and the Spanish Multimodal Rehabilitation Group (GERM) with 20 items to be fulfilled.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 250 radical cystectomies were performed throughout the study period, 42.8% by open surgery (OS) and 57.2% by laparoscopic surgery (LS). The groups are comparable in demographic and clinical variables (<em>p</em> > 0.05).</p><p>Operative time was longer in the LS group (248.4 ± 55.0 vs. 286.2 ± 51.9 min; <em>p</em> < 0.001). However, bleeding was significantly lower in the LS group (417.5 ± 365.7 vs. 877.9 ± 529.7 cc; <em>p</em> < 0.001), as was the need for blood transfusion (33.6% vs. 58.9%; <em>p</em> < 0.001). Postoperative length of stay (11.5 ± 10.5 vs. 20.1 ± 17.2 days; <em>p</em> < 0.001), total and major complications were also significantly lower in this group (LS). The readmission rate was lower in the LS group but not significantly (36.4% vs. 29.4%; <em>p</em> = 0.237). The difference between 90-day mortality in both groups was not statistically significant (2.8% LS vs. 4.3% OS; <em>p</em> = 0.546). The differences were maintained in the multivariate models.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Laparoscopic surgery within a multimodal rehabilitation program increases operative time but significantly decreases intraoperative bleeding, transfusion requirements, postoperative length of stay, and complications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139393469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Vargas Blasco , C. Martin-Fumadó , J. Arimany Manso
{"title":"Informed consent in urology","authors":"C. Vargas Blasco , C. Martin-Fumadó , J. Arimany Manso","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Appropriate professional practice includes the diagnostic and treatment process of urologic pathology, as well as patient information and respect for patient autonomy in decision making. </span>Informed consent is the gradual process of providing information to the patient and their subsequent decision making. The informed consent document (ICD), when required, demonstrates that information has been provided sufficiently in advance to allow for the patient’s deliberation. The dual need for simple yet complete documents make the preparation of adequate ICDs extremely difficult. If the information process is not carried out properly, the professional may incur a medical malpractice liability that is treated as a loss of opportunity. To avoid such situations, the work of scientific societies in the preparation, accessibility, and dissemination of ICD models is fundamental.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139391701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. López Valcárcel , M. Barrado Los Arcos , M. Ferri Molina , I. Cienfuegos Belmonte , V. Duque Santana , P. Gajate Borau , J. Fernández Ibiza , M. Álvarez Maestro , P. Sargos , F. López Campos , F. Couñago
{"title":"Is trimodal therapy the current standard for muscle-invasive bladder cancer?","authors":"M. López Valcárcel , M. Barrado Los Arcos , M. Ferri Molina , I. Cienfuegos Belmonte , V. Duque Santana , P. Gajate Borau , J. Fernández Ibiza , M. Álvarez Maestro , P. Sargos , F. López Campos , F. Couñago","doi":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence and future perspectives of bladder-sparing treatment for MIBC.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A non-systematic literature search in Medline/Pubmed was performed in October 2023 with the following keywords “bladder cancer”, “bladder-sparing”, “trimodal therapy”, “chemoradiation”, “biomarkers”, “immunotherapy”, “neoadjuvant chemotherapy”, “radiotherapy”.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Urology guidelines recommend radical cystectomy as the standard curative treatment for muscle-invasive urothelial bladder cancer, reserving radiotherapy for patients who are unfit or who want to preserve their bladder. Given the morbidity and mortality of cystectomy and its impact on quality of life and bladder function, modern oncologic therapies are increasingly oriented toward organ preservation and maximizing functional outcomes while maintaining treatment efficacy. Trimodal therapy, which incorporates maximal transurethral resection followed by radiotherapy with concurrent radiosensitizing chemotherapy, is an effective regimen for bladder function preservation in well-selected patients. Despite the absence of comparative data from randomized trials, the two approaches seem to provide comparable oncologic outcomes.</p><p>Studies are evaluating the expansion of eligibility criteria for trimodal therapy, the optimization of radiotherapy and immunotherapy delivery to further improve outcomes, and the validation of biomarkers to guide bladder preservation.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Trimodal therapy has shown acceptable outcomes for bladder preservation; therefore, it provides a valid treatment option in well-selected patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94291,"journal":{"name":"Actas urologicas espanolas","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140795535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}