Micropapillary Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Disease Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes

ConclusionsWhile MP UBC is associated with clinicopathological features of advanced disease, it is not associated with worse survival outcomes in patients undergoing RC. NAC results in pathological downstaging in a significant number of patients. Nevertheless, this does not translate into better survival outcomes. The optimal treatment of patients with cT1 remains controversial.Patient summaryOur results suggest that micropapillary urothelial bladder cancer does not necessarily mandate different treatment algorithms. Nevertheless, each case should be discussed individually considering other clinicopathological factors.
Source: European Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research