Bladder Preservation for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Cet article passe en revue les études concernant l'utilisation de la radiothérapie pour traiter un cancer invasif de la vessie dans le cadre d'une stratégie thérapeutique conservatrice
The standard treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) has been considered to be radical cystectomy (RC) with pelvic lymphadenectomy. However morbidity and impact on quality of life is significant. Radiotherapy has been used in MIBC patients who choose bladder preservation or who are unfit for RC with comparable outcomes. Evidence from some prospective and large retrospective series supports the use of radiotherapy as an attractive alternative option. In this paper we review the evidence and practice of bladder preservation strategies with radiotherapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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