Risk factors associated with positive surgical margins ’ location at radical cystectomy and their impact on bladder cancer survival

ConclusionsPSMs ’ location represents distinct risk factors’ patterns. Concomitant CIS was associated with ureteric PSMs. Urethral and soft-tissue PSM showed worse DSS rates. Our results suggest that clinical decision-making paradigms on adjuvant treatment and surveillance might be adapted based on PSM and thei r location.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research