Editorial Comment

Systemic chemotherapy prior to radical cystectomy has been shown to improve survival in MIBC with the best outcomes in patients who achieve a complete pathological response (pT0) (reference 8 in article). The current data from Audenet et al suggest that chemotherapy alone in select patients without cystectomy may result in up to 36% 5-year survival. The implication is that cystectomy can be safely delayed or even eliminated in some individuals with MIBC. However, these results must be interpreted with caution.
Source: The Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Adult Urology Source Type: research