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Vaccaro C, Dewulf K, Richter K, Branger N, Rybikowski S, Maubon T, Walz J, Pignot G. Fully sexual-sparing robot-assisted cystectomy: a step-by-step surgical technique. BJU Int 2024. [PMID: 38586930 DOI: 10.1111/bju.16355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Chiara Vaccaro
- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC), Marseille, 13000, France
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Laukhtina E, von Deimling M, Pradere B, Yanagisawa T, Rajwa P, Kawada T, Quhal F, Pallauf M, Bianchi A, Majdoub M, Mostafaei H, Sari Motlagh R, Mori K, Enikeev D, Fisch M, Moschini M, D'Andrea D, Soria F, Albisinni S, Fajkovic H, Rink M, Teoh JYC, Gontero P, Shariat SF. Urinary function in female patients after traditional, organ-sparing and nerve-sparing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: a systematic review and pooled analysis. BJU Int 2024; 133:246-258. [PMID: 37562831 DOI: 10.1111/bju.16152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine and summarize the available data on urinary, sexual, and health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) outcomes after traditional radical cystectomy (RC), reproductive organ-preserving RC (ROPRC) and nerve-sparing RC (NSRC) for bladder cancer (BCa) in female patients. METHODS The PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases were searched to identify studies reporting functional outcomes in female patients undergoing RC and urinary diversion for the treatment of BCa. The outcomes of interest were voiding function (for orthotopic neobladder [ONB]), sexual function and HRQOL. The following independent variables were derived and included in the meta-analysis: pooled rate of daytime and nighttime continence/incontinence, and intermittent self-catheterization (ISC) rates. Analyses were performed separately for traditional, organ- and/or nerve-sparing surgical approaches. RESULTS Fifty-three studies comprising 2740 female patients (1201 traditional RC and 1539 organ-/nerve-sparing RC, and 264 nerve-sparing-alone RC) were eligible for qualitative synthesis; 44 studies comprising 2418 female patients were included in the quantitative synthesis. In women with ONB diversion, the pooled rates of daytime continence after traditional RC, ROPRC and NSRC were 75.2%, 79.3% and 71.2%, respectively. The pooled rate of nighttime continence after traditional RC was 59.5%; this rate increased to 70.7% and 71.7% in women who underwent ROPRC and NSRC, respectively. The pooled rate of ISC after traditional RC with ONB diversion in female patients was 27.6% and decreased to 20.6% and 16.8% in patients undergoing ROPRC and NSRC, respectively. The use of different definitions and questionnaires in the assessment of postoperative sexual and HRQOL outcomes did not allow a systematic comparison. CONCLUSIONS Female organ- and nerve-sparing surgical approaches during RC seem to result in improved voiding function. There is a significant need for well-designed studies exploring sexual and HRQOL outcomes to establish evidence-based management strategies to support a shared decision-making process tailored towards patient expectations and satisfaction. Understanding expected functional, sexual and quality-of-life outcomes is necessary to allow individualized pre- and postoperative counselling and care delivery in female patients planned to undergo RC.
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- Ekaterina Laukhtina
- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, La Croix Du Sud Hospital, Quint-Fonsegrives, France
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, University Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Men's Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Sciences, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Studies of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
- Urology Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Tor Vergata University Hospital, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Urology and Andrology, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- S.H. Ho Urology Centre, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Urology and Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Urology and Andrology, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Department of Urology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
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Chen HX, Huang CP. Oncological and functional outcome of robotic-assisted radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal stentless J-pouch neobladder reconstruction. Int J Med Robot 2023:e2583. [PMID: 37811801 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with neobladder reconstruction has gained popularity in recent years. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of 17 consecutive patients who underwent RARC with totally intracorporeal J-pouch neobladder reconstruction without ureteral stent by a single experienced surgeon to evaluate perioperative, oncological and functional outcomes. RESULTS The median follow-up duration was 32.8 months (range: 17.4-59.0 months), and the 2-year disease-free survival rate was 88.2%. Five out of 12 patients were totally continent, and none required more than one pad per day. The overall complication rate was 41.2%, and hydronephrosis was the most common adverse event. The renal function remained stable, and no long-term renal function impairment was detected. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that RARC with totally intracorporeal J-pouch neobladder reconstruction without ureteral stent is a safe and feasible option for the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with good oncological and functional outcomes.
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- Hao Xiang Chen
- Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Zhong W, Xia K, Liu L, Cheng S, Hong P, He W, Dong W, Liu H, Lai Y, Hao H, Liu C, Zhang H, Li X, Ding G, Li X, Ma L, Zhou L, Lin T, Huang J. Long-term survival after female pelvic organ-sparing radical cystectomy versus standard radical cystectomy: a multi-institutional propensity score-matched analysis. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2742-2750. [PMID: 37335987 PMCID: PMC10498867 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The application of pelvic organ preserving-radical cystectomy (POPRC) in female patients with bladder cancer has attracted more and more attention in recent years. In the current study, the authors aim to compare the long-term oncological outcomes of POPRC versus standard radical cystectomy (SRC) in a large multicenter retrospective cohort. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data on female patients with bladder cancer who underwent POPRC or SRC in January 2006 and April 2018 were included from three Chinese urological centers. The primary outcome was overall survival (OS). Secondary outcomes were cancer-specific survival and recurrence-free survival. To decrease the effect of unmeasured confounders associated with treatment selection, 1:1 propensity score matching was performed. RESULTS Among the 273 enrolled patients, 158 underwent POPRC (57.9%), and 115 underwent SRC (42.1%). The median follow-up time was 38.6 (15.9-62.5) months. After propensity score matching, each cohort included 99 matched patients. The OS ( P =0.940), cancer-specific survival ( P =0.957), and recurrence-free survival ( P =0.476) did not differ significantly from the two matched cohorts. Subgroup analysis confirmed that the OS was similar between the patients treated with POPRC and SRC across all subgroups examined (all P > 0.05). In multivariable analysis, the surgical method (SRC vs. POPRC) was not an independent risk factor for OS (Hazard ratio 0.874, 95% CI 0.592-1.290; P =0.498). CONCLUSIONS The results showed that no significant difference in long-term survival was determined between female patients undergoing SRC and those undergoing POPRC.
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- Wenlong Zhong
- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
- Department of Urology, Jiangxi provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, PR China
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Löfgren A, Stenzelius K, Liedberg F, Wangel AM. Women's experience of sexuality after radical cystectomy - a qualitative study. Scand J Urol 2023; 57:24-28. [PMID: 36573729 DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2022.2157872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to explore how women experienced sexuality after radical cystectomy due to bladder cancer. METHODS We performed an interview study with qualitative design with content analysis. Inclusion criteria were age below 75 years. In total 10 women, with a median age of 64 years at surgery, were interviewed at median 24 months post radical cystectomy. RESULTS The 10 women described sexual life as affected after surgery but they all tried to find ways to overcome the new situation together with their partner. The overall theme was 'A balance between emotional and physical closeness' emerged from 30 codes that were condensed into five subcategories and two categories: 'A sensual relationship' and 'A sexual relationship'. The first category constituted the subcategories 'Feeling of intimacy' and 'The importance of the relationship'. The category 'A sexual relationship' was revealed from the subcategories 'Reluctance to engage in sexual activity' and 'Partner inability to engage in sexual activity', and 'Acting for sexual rehabilitation'. CONCLUSIONS The uncertainty that the women felt about their anatomical changes after radical cystectomy created a sexual anxiety and reluctance to resume intercourse. Even though the surgery had a major impact on their sexual life, the women tried to be sexually active. However, the meaning of sexual life was not just having sexual activity but also included closeness, affirmation, affection, and feeling attractive. Sexual counseling at an appropriate timepoint is essential to assure a balance between emotional and physical closeness, i.e. to regain sexual health.
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- Annica Löfgren
- Department of Urology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.,Institution of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Gupta N, Kucirka L, Semerjian A, Pierorazio PM, Loeb S, Bivalacqua TJ. Practice Patterns Regarding Female Reproductive Organ-Sparing and Nerve-Sparing Radical Cystectomy Among Urologic Oncologists in the United States. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2023:S1558-7673(23)00032-0. [PMID: 36801170 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2023.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Female reproductive organ-sparing (ROS) and nerve-sparing radical cystectomy (RC) techniques have been shown to be oncologically safe and to improve sexual function outcomes among select patients with organ-confined disease. We sought to characterize practice patterns regarding female ROS and nerve-sparing RC among US urologists. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of members of the Society of Urologic Oncology to assess provider-reported frequency of ROS and nerve-sparing RC in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that failed intravesical therapy or clinically localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer. RESULTS Among 101 urologists, 80 (79.2%) reported that they routinely resect the uterus/cervix, 68 (67.3%) the neurovascular bundle, 49 (48.5%) the ovaries, and 19 (18.8%) a portion of the vagina when performing RC in premenopausal patients with organ-confined disease. When asked about changes to approach in postmenopausal patients, 71 participants (70.3%) reported that they were less likely to spare the uterus/cervix, 44 (43.6%) were less likely to spare the neurovascular bundle, 70 (69.3%) were less likely to spare the ovaries, and 23 (22.8%) were less likely to spare a portion of the vagina. CONCLUSION We identified significant gaps in adoption of female ROS and nerve-sparing RC techniques for patients with organ-confined disease, despite evidence that ROS and nerve-sparing techniques are oncologically safe and can optimize functional outcomes in select patients. Future efforts should improve provider training in and education about ROS and nerve-sparing RC to improve postoperative outcomes among female patients.
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- Natasha Gupta
- Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University and Manhattan Veterans Affairs, New York City, NY.
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University and Manhattan Veterans Affairs, New York City, NY
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Yang H, Zhang Z, Zhao K, Zhang Y, Yin X, Zhu G, Wang Z, Sui Y, Li X, Li C, Wang Q, Xing N, Wang K. Initial Experience With Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy With Pelvic Organ-Preserving and Orthotopic Neobladder Techniques for Bladder Cancer in Female Patients. Urology 2023; 171:77-82. [PMID: 36395869 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present the extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) technique, and initial outcomes of organ-preserving and orthotopic neobladder (ONB) techniques for bladder cancer in selected females. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data including patient characteristics, operative time, blood loss, transfusion rate, length of hospital stay, and pathologic outcomes, as well as 30- and 90-day complications were collected between April 2018 and May 2021 from females who underwent ONB after ELRC. Regular follow-up focused on patients' oncological and functional outcomes, and postoperative sexual function status was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). RESULTS Eleven females with a mean age of 53 years who underwent ELRC with pelvic organ-preservation and ONB were analyzed retrospectively. All procedures were completed successfully. The mean operative time was 264.82 ± 33.81 min, and the average intraoperative blood loss was 128 ± 18.19 mL. All patients had negative pathological margins and no lymph node metastases. The average hospital stay was 10.72 days. The single J ureteral stent and catheter were usually removed 3-4 weeks after the procedure. The FIFS assessment of postoperative sexual function showed that the patients were relatively satisfied. CONCLUSION ELRC with pelvic organ preservation and ONB technology was a safe and feasible surgical strategy for the selected female patients. Preserving organs and vascular nerve bundles seemed to be safe in oncological and produced encouraging functional results. Further rigorous prospective studies with more patients and long-term follow-up data are needed to assess the oncologic and functional results.
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- Han Yang
- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China.
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Miura H, Hatakeyama S, Tanaka T, Fujita N, Horiguchi H, Tanaka R, Noro D, Tokui N, Okamoto T, Yamamoto H, Yoneyama T, Hashimoto Y, Ohyama C. Oncological and functional outcomes of female reproductive organ-sparing radical cystectomy and ileal neobladder construction. Urol Oncol 2022; 41:254.e17-254.e24. [PMID: 36513564 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the oncological and urinary functional outcomes of reproductive organ-sparing radical cystectomy (ROS-RC) and U-shaped ileal neobladder construction in females compared with male patients. METHODS We retrospectively examined 357 patients (281 male and 76 female) with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who were treated with RC plus U-shaped ileal neobladder construction between May 1996 and July 2021. All female patients were treated with ROS-RC. We compared disease-free survival (DFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), overall survival (OS), and urinary functional outcomes between male and female patients. We evaluated the effect of gender on DFS, CSS, and OS. Furthermore, urinary functional outcomes were evaluated in 140 males and 48 females using a pressure-flow study at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS Female patients were considerably older than male patients at the time of radical cystectomy. No significant difference was noted in the tumor stage preoperatively. The multivariable Cox regression analysis with an inverse probability treatment weighted model revealed that the female gender was not significantly related to DFS, CSS, and OS. Moreover, urinary functions at 12 months were not markedly different between males and females, except for the capacity of the neobladder, detrusor pressure, and maximum urethral closure pressure. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that female patients with ROS-RC and U-shaped ileal neobladder construction did not significantly correlate with worse oncological outcomes. The combination of ROS-RC and U-shaped ileal neobladder construction might attain adequate urinary function without sacrificing oncologic outcomes.
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- Hikari Miura
- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Mutsu General Hospital, Mutsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Odate Municipal Hospital, Odate, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Transplant and Regenerative Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan; Department of Advanced Transplant and Regenerative Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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Aftreth OP, Tenggardjaja CF, Reyblat P. Cystectomy for Benign Indications. Curr Urol Rep 2022; 23:195-201. [PMID: 36057019 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-022-01100-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article evaluates the historical influences, current use, surgical techniques, and recent evidence on outcomes for cystectomy performed for benign indications. RECENT FINDINGS At the population level, cystectomy for benign indications has similar perioperative morbidity to radical cystectomy for cancer. Postoperative patient satisfaction is high and functional outcomes appear good, including sexual function. Patient regret about diversion choice is low provided decisions are well informed. Cystectomy is important both as a primary procedure for benign disease and as an adjunct to primary urinary diversion. Early morbidity remains high but long-term results are encouraging. Further studies are needed to guide patient decision-making, to help inform diversion choice, and to understand the long-term impact of surgery and diversion choice on quality of life.
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- Owen P Aftreth
- Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4900 Sunset Boulevard Fl 2, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4900 Sunset Boulevard Fl 2, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4900 Sunset Boulevard Fl 2, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
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Davis L, Isali I, Prunty M, Calaway A, Mishra K, Miller A, Pope R, Magee D, Bigalli AC, Thirumavalavan N, Ponsky L, Bukavina L. Female Sexual Function Following Radical Cystectomy in Bladder Cancer. Sex Med Rev 2022; 10:231-239. [PMID: 34992003 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A clear and well-documented gender bias exists in the evaluation of sexual outcomes for women undergoing urologic surgery. Due to the anatomic template of anterior exenteration, women are commonly left with side effects that include sexual dysfunction and the perpetuated effects of surgical menopause. OBJECTIVES To present evaluation and treatment recommendations for female sexual dysfunction treatment and evaluation, in addition to surgical templates during radical cystectomy (RC). METHODS This article reviews current literature regarding sexual function and RC with urinary diversion in female bladder cancer patients. Furthermore, this review will provide a review of techniques for organ and neurovascular preservation, along with novel vaginal reconstruction templates. Our review will further focus on emerging technology, including minimally invasive surgery and organ and nerve preservation, directed at preservation of female sexual function. RESULTS Clinically, studies have demonstrated that females who have undergone genitalia-sparing and neurovascular preservation during RC regained sexual activity earlier than patients undergoing traditional RC. If organ and nerve preservation is not feasible due to involvement of trigone or bladder neck, vaginal reconstruction can mitigate the sexual dysfunction that results from a loss of the anterior vagina during a standard RC. CONCLUSION Female sexual dysfunction is associated with high levels of patient distress and is best comanaged with a multidisciplinary treatment approach, including preoperative counseling, intraoperative nerve, and organ preservation, and postoperative interventions to mitigate sexual side effects. Davis L, Isali I, Prunty M, et al. Female Sexual Function Following Radical Cystectomy in Bladder Cancer. Sex Med Rev 2021;XX:XXX-XXX.
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- Laura Davis
- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Reproduction Biology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Division of Urologic Oncology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; Fox Chase Cancer Center, Division of Urologic Oncology, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Chen Z, He P, Zhou X, Li P, Li Q, Zheng J, Li X, Zhou Z. Preliminary Functional Outcome Following Robotic Intracorporeal Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder Suspension with Round Ligaments in Women with Bladder Cancer. Eur Urol 2021; 82:295-302. [PMID: 34862097 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2021.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic urinary retention (CUR) is a frequent complication after orthotopic neobladder (ONB) reconstruction in women. To decrease CUR, several open surgical modifications to provide back support to the ONB have been established on the basis of pelvic anatomical differences between females and males. OBJECTIVE To illustrate our technique for robotic intracorporeal reconfiguration of ONB as integrated into our open surgical approach to provide back support to the ONB with round ligaments in women. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS From November 2017 to April 2021, 28 patients underwent robotic intracorporeal ONB with a minimum of 6 mo of follow-up at a single centre. SURGICAL PROCEDURE We performed robotic radical cystectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy, and a complete intracorporeal ONB suspended with round ligaments (rONB). Our surgical procedure is demonstrated in the accompanying video. MEASUREMENTS Demographics and clinical and pathological data were collected. Perioperative and 90-d complications and 6-mo functional outcomes were compared for the rONB group (n = 12) and the patients receiving a traditional ONB (tONB; n = 16). RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS The median total operative time was 305 min (interquartile range [IQR] 270-370) for tONB and 303 min (IQR 287-330) for rONB. The median estimated blood loss was 325 ml (IQR 200-700) for tONB and 350 ml (IQR 262-600) for rONB. Some 50% of the tONB group and 41.7% of the rONB group experienced low-grade complications. A total of 12.5% tONB and 8.3% rONB patients experienced high-grade complications with neobladder-vaginal fistula. The cumulative risk of CUR was 37.5% in the tONB group and 16.7% in the rONB group. This study is limited by the small sample size and the short follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS We established a feasible surgical technique for a robotic intracorporeal ONB configuration suspended with round ligaments. This may prevent the occurrence of emptying dysfunction in women. PATIENT SUMMARY We describe our stepwise technique for creating a new bladder within the body that is suspended with round ligaments. Patients undergoing removal of the bladder for bladder cancer may benefit from this technique in terms of better urinary function and the advantages of a robotic surgical approach.
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- Zhiwen Chen
- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Patel SH, Wang S, Metcalf MR, Gupta N, Gabrielson A, Lee E, Rostom M, Pierorazio P, Smith A, Hahn N, Schoenberg M, Kates M, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Safety and Efficacy of Reproductive Organ-Sparing Radical Cystectomy in Women With Variant Histology and Advanced Stage. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2021; 20:60-68. [PMID: 34896022 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Muscle invasive bladder cancer surgical management has been historically a radical cystoprostatectomy in males and an anterior exenteration in females. Uterine, ovarian, and vaginal preservation are utilized, but raise concerns regarding risk to oncologic control, especially in variant histopathology or advanced stage. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single institutional analysis identified radical cystectomies performed in women, including those with variant histology, which were defined as reproductive organ sparing (uterine, vaginal, and ovary sparing) or nonorgan sparing. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for recurrence-free survival (RFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced disease. RESULTS From 2000 to 2020, 289 women were identified, 188 underwent reproductive organ-sparing cystectomy. No statistical differences were noted for clinical parameters or presence of variant histology for organ-sparing (ROS) and nonorgan-sparing (non-ROS). Positive margin rates did not differ for ROS and non-ROS; 4.3% vs. 7.9%, P = .19, respectively. Median RFS was not statistically significantly different for ROS vs. non-ROS (26.1 vs. 15.3 months) P = .937 hazard ratio (HR) 1.024. CSS was not statistically different for ROS vs. non-ROS (36.3 vs. 28.6 months), P = .755 HR 0.9. OS was not statistically different for ROS vs. non-ROS (25.8 vs. 23.8 months), P = .5 HR = 1.178. Variant histology did not change survival (HR 1.1, P = .643). CONCLUSION In this analysis, ROS in women with advanced disease did not increase positive margin rates or decrease RFS, CSS, or OS compared to non-ROS. Variant histology did not decrease survival odds. Based on preoperative assessment and intraoperative findings, ROS in patients with variant histology and advanced disease should be considered.
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- Sunil H Patel
- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Department of Urology, New York University, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein School of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Radical cystectomy is the standard of care for patients with nonmetastatic high-risk bladder cancer. Robotic approach to radical cystectomy has been developed to reduce perioperative morbidities and enhance postoperative recovery while maintaining oncologic control. Classically, radical cystectomy in female patient entails anterior pelvic exenteration with removal of the bladder, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, anterior vaginal wall, and urethra. Pelvic organ-sparing radical cystectomy has been adopted in carefully selected patients to optimize postoperative sexual and urinary function, especially in those undergoing orthotopic urinary diversion. In this article, we describe our techniques of both classical and organ-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy in female patients. We also review patient selection criteria, perioperative management, and alternative approaches to improve operative outcomes in female patients.
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- Hong Truong
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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Thakare N, Lamb BW, Biers S. Orthotopic bladder substitution: Surgical aspects and optimization of outcomes. BJUI Compass 2021; 2:359-369. [PMID: 35474698 PMCID: PMC8988640 DOI: 10.1002/bco2.84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Orthotopic bladder substitution (OBS) is a management option for urinary diversion in men and women undergoing cystectomy. The aim of the procedure is to provide a functional continent urinary reservoir of adequate capacity, compliance and low pressure. We have provided a narrative review of the existing literature and highlighted areas where improvement and standardization can be recommended. Methods Literature search included database search for publications from January 1970 to November 2020, using keywords including OBS, bladder reconstruction, neobladder, radical cystectomy, robotic cystectomy, intracorporeal neobladder, surgical technique, patient selection and outcomes. Results Due to various factors including indications, operative technique and risk of complications, OBS is an enormous undertaking and commitment for patients, surgeons and health professionals involved in the care pathway. The main considerations for patient selection, the technical elements of the procedure and the rationale behind these are discussed. Previously considered to be a choice for a select few, the inclusion criteria have expanded over the last decade. Similarly, surgical techniques including the choice and configuration of bowel segments, construction of anastomosis and nerve or organ sparing procedures have evolved over the years. Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgery has added further perspectives to the existing literature on OBS. Understanding the principles of operative techniques and assessing the best evidence to influence patient management is crucial as it has a major impact on clinical outcomes. Peri‐ and post‐operative care, focused on the prevention of complications and morbidity, affects long‐term functional and oncological outcomes, which ultimately dictates the quality of life. Conclusions This concise overview of OBS literature highlights the importance of pre‐operative, peri‐operative, and post‐operative aspects with regards to the optimization of patient care. To achieve the best results, meticulous attention should be paid in all these areas, surgical and multi‐disciplinary. Patient education and counseling, with shared decision making are central to the success of the procedure.
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- N. Thakare
- Department of Urology Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge UK
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- Department of Urology Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge UK
- Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford UK
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- Department of Urology Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge UK
- Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford UK
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Richter LA, Egan J, Alagha EC, Handa VL. Vaginal Complications after Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review. Urology 2021; 156:e20-e29. [PMID: 34284007 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To summarize the published literature regarding pelvic organ prolapse, dehiscence or evisceration, vaginal fistula, and dyspareunia after radical cystectomy and to describe the management approaches used to treat these conditions. METHODS Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and Web of Science were systematically searched from January 1, 2001 to January 25, 2021 using a combination of search terms for bladder cancer and radical cystectomy with terms for four categories of vaginal complications (prolapse, fistula, evisceration/dehiscence, and dyspareunia). A total of 229 publications were identified, the final review included 28 publications. RESULTS Neobladder vaginal fistula was evaluated in 17 publications, with an incidence rate of 3 - 6% at higher volume centers, often along the anterior vaginal wall at the location of the neobladder-urethral anastomosis. Sexual function was evaluated in 10 studies, 7 of which utilized validated instruments. Maintaining the anterior vaginal wall and the distal urethra appeared to be associated with improved sexual function. Pelvic organ prolapse was assessed in 5 studies, only 1 used a validated questionnaire and none included a validated objective measure of pelvic organ support. CONCLUSION There is a need for more prospective studies, using standardized instruments and subjective outcome measures to better define the incidence of vaginal complications after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer, and to understand their impact on quality of life measures.
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- Lee A Richter
- Departments of Urology and Gynecology and Obstetrics, MedStar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
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- Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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- Dahlgren Memorial Library, Georgetown University Medical Center
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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OBJECTIVE Provide an overview of sexual dysfunction in female urologic cancer patients, approaches for assessing sexual problems, and interventions to treat sexual dysfunction in this patient population. METHODS A review of the literature in urologic oncology was conducted. Research on other female pelvic cancers with similar treatments was also reviewed. RESULTS Sexual health is an important element of women's quality of life that is often not discussed and problems remain unaddressed. Urologic cancer treatments commonly result in sexual dysfunction (e.g., dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, problems with orgasm) in female patients, although more research is necessary to understand the impact of non-surgical treatments (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy). As such, provider teams should complete necessary screening for sexual dysfunction during and after treatment. The 5 A's model (i.e., Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange Follow-Up) provides a helpful guide for communicating about and addressing sexual health concerns with patients during the screening process. If it is determined that referral for further assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction is needed, a number of non-pharmacologic (e.g., pelvic floor physical therapy; psychosexual counseling) and pharmacologic treatment approaches are available. CONCLUSION Sexual dysfunction is common in female urologic cancer survivors. Routine assessment and appropriate referral are essential for high quality patient care.
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- Sarah S Arthur
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Pacchetti A, Pignot G, Le Quellec A, Rybikowski S, Maubon T, Branger N, Lannes F, Sypre D, Fakhfakh S, Rion C, Terrone C, Walz J. Sexual-Sparing Robot Assisted Radical Cystectomy in Female: A Step-By-Step Guide. Urology 2021; 156:322-323. [PMID: 34133980 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To show different approaches for sexual-sparing robot assisted radical cystectomy in women. MATERIALS AND METHODS Radical cystectomy (RC) is a mainstay treatment for localized muscle invasive bladder cancer and high-risk non muscle invasive bladder cancer not responding to adequate endovesical therapy.1 In women traditionally RC is performed with hystero-adnexectomy and resection of the anterior vaginal wall, but this technique often brings sexual disorders. With time, vaginal sparing techniques have been developed to improve functional outcomes in women motivated to preserve their sexual function.2-4 The indications for vaginal-sparing RC are absence of tumor in bladder neck or urethra and no sign of infiltration of anterior vaginal wall and parametria at preoperative staging. RESULTS Procedure steps as follows. Step 1: Bilateral adnexectomy and ureteral isolation until their distal portion. Step 2: Vesico-vaginal dissection. Step 3: Bilateral pelvic and common iliac node dissection. Step 4: Ureteral clamping and section. Step5: Posterolateral bladder pedicle dissection. Step 6: Anterior dissection of the bladder towards the urethra. In women, this should be achieved without injuring the Santorini plexus and innervation of the clitoris. Step 7: Bladder neck identification and urethral dissection. Cystectomy is completed. Step 8: En bloc hystero-adnexectomy with anterior vaginal wall preservation; the vaginal pedicles are spared too. Step 9: Specimen extraction from the vagina and vaginal suture.It is also possible to perform a fully sexual-sparing robotic RC by following the vesico-vaginal plan without dissecting the vaginal dome and leaving internal genitalia intact. This technique is typically carried out in case of young women with no pathological uterine and ovarian findings.Vesico-vaginal plan can also be developed after opening the vaginal dome. This approach gives the possibility to subsequently dissect the cervix, to identify and spare the vaginal pedicles and to perform an "en bloc" radical cystectomy, with preservation of the anterior vaginal wall.In case of neobladder, diversion is carried out intracorporeally following the principles of the Saint Augustin neobladder.5 CONCLUSIONS: Robot assisted anterior pelvectomy with anterior vaginal wall preservation is a feasible and mini-invasive technique. For a satisfying functional result, it is crucial to preserve the vaginal neurovascular pedicles. This sexual-sparing approach must be carried out after a correct patient selection: women motivated to preserve their sexual function and ideally in the neobladder setting, when a posterior support for the urinary diversion is needed. Absence of tumor in bladder neck and urethra at magnetic resonance imaging could help patient selection.
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- Andrea Pacchetti
- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France; Clinica Urologica, Ospedale Policlino San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Clinica Urologica, Ospedale Policlino San Martino, Genoa, Italy; Department of Urology, IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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Koseoglu E, Kilic M, Ozkan A, Tarim K, Canda AE, Balbay MD. Genitalia Preserving Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Studer Pouch Formation in the Female: Experience in 5 Cases. Robot Surg 2021; 8:1-7. [PMID: 33954217 PMCID: PMC8092426 DOI: 10.2147/rsrr.s300598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We present operative, postoperative, oncologic and functional outcomes of genital tract sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy, bilateral extended pelvic lymph node (LN) dissection and intracorporeal Studer pouch construction on five female patients with bladder cancer. One of the cases had concomitant nephroureterectomy performed due to a non-functioning kidney. Median patient age, mean operation time, median estimated blood loss and mean duration of hospital stay were 59 (39–78), 462 ± 25, 400 (50–970), 8.8 ± 2.5, respectively. Pathologic stages were pTis (n=1), pT1 (n=1), pT3 (n=1), pT4a (n=1) and pT4b (n=1). Mean LN yield was 32.4 ± 8.9. Positive surgical margins were detected in 2 patients with pT4 diseases. Only minor complications developed that were resolved with medical treatment. Two patients had no, 1 patient had mild, and 2 patients had moderate daytime incontinence. One patient had good, 3 patients had fair, and 1 had poor night-time incontinence. This complex robotic surgery can be performed safely with acceptable short-term surgical, oncological and functional outcomes.
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- Ersin Koseoglu
- Koç University, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- VKF American Hospital, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koç University, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koç University, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koç University, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey.,VKF American Hospital, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey
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The cornerstone for diagnosis and treatment of bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinoma involves surgery. Transurethral resection of bladder tumors forms the basis of further management. Radical cystectomy for invasive bladder carcinoma provides good oncologic outcomes. However, it can be a morbid procedure, and advances such as minimally invasive surgery and early recovery after surgery need to be incorporated into routine practice. Diagnostic ureteroscopy for upper tract carcinoma is needed in cases of doubt after cytology and imaging studies. Low-risk cancers can be managed with conservative endoscopic surgery without compromising oncological outcomes; however, high-risk disease necessitates radical nephroureterectomy.
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Iqbal U, Durrani MM, Elsayed AS, Hussein AA, Shigemura K, Fujisawa M, Guru KA. Functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical cystectomy: A review of literature. Int J Urol 2021; 28:493-501. [PMID: 33768583 DOI: 10.1111/iju.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Robot-assisted radical cystectomy has steadily gained wider acceptance among urologists compared with open and laparoscopic approaches. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy has shown comparable perioperative and oncologic outcomes compared with open radical cystectomy. Nevertheless, data about the functional outcomes and quality of life after robot-assisted radical cystectomy remain limited. We sought to review the literature and describe urinary, sexual and bowel functions after robot-assisted radical cystectomy in addition to mental health and health-related quality of life. Despite limitations of the available literature, data suggests that functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical cystectomy are comparable to open radical cystectomy. However, more studies utilizing standardized definitions are required.
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- Umar Iqbal
- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Department of Urology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Department of Urology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Elshabrawy A, Wang H, Satsangi A, Wheeler K, Ramamurthy C, Pruthi D, Kaushik D, Liss M, Gelfond J, Fernandez R, Gore J, Svatek R, Mansour AM. Correlates of refusal of radical cystectomy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Urol Oncol 2021; 39:236.e9-236.e20. [PMID: 33423936 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate factors associated with radical cystectomy (RC) refusal, subsequent treatment decisions, and their influence on overall survival (OS). MATERIALS AND METHODS We queried the National Cancer Database for patients with non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), cT2-T4M0. Patients who refused recommended RC were further stratified by treatment into chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemoradiotherapy, and no treatment groups. Patients were excluded from the analysis if surgery was not planned, not recommended; or if survival data were unknown. Multivariate logistic regression modeling was utilized to identify independent predictors of refusing RC. Cox proportional hazards model with propensity score overlap weighting was utilized to identify survival predictors. Kaplan-Meier analysis was utilized to evaluate survival according to treatment. RESULTS A total of 74,159 MIBC patients were identified. Among patients with documented reasons for no surgery, 5.4% refused RC despite physician recommendation. Predictors of refusal on multivariate analysis included female gender (P = 0.016), advancing age ≥80 (vs. <60, P < 0.001), African American race (vs. white, P < 0.001) Medicaid (vs. private insurance, P < 0.001) and advancing T stage (T4 vs. T2, P < 0.001). Patients treated at academic centers were less likely to decline RC (vs. community centers, P < 0.001). Median survival after RC was 40.44 months vs. 12.52 months in refusal group. Undergoing chemoradiation had significantly improved survival in those patients compared to monotherapy or no treatment (hazard ratio 0.25, P < 0.001). Overlap weighted model Identified RC refusal as an independent predictor of poor OS (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Several sociodemographic and clinical factors are associated with refusing radical cystectomy. Such refusal is associated with poor survival outcomes.
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; UT Health San Antonio/MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; UT Health San Antonio/MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; UT Health San Antonio/MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; UT Health San Antonio/MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; UT Health San Antonio/MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX; Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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Zhou X, He P, Ji H, Wang C, Zhang H, Li X, Lang L, Zhou Z, Wu X, Chen Z. Round ligament suspending treatment in orthotopic ileal-neobladder after radical cystectomy in women: a single-centre prospective randomised trial. BJU Int 2020; 128:187-195. [PMID: 33248014 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the occurrence of emptying dysfunction between surgical techniques for orthotopic neobladder suspended with round ligament (rONB) and the standard procedure (sONB). PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective randomised controlled trial was performed in a single centre of female patients undergoing creation of an ONB using rONB or sONB. Patients were followed for ≥24 months after ONB. The primary endpoints were significant post-void residual urine volume (sPVR) and need for clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) at 24 months postoperatively. The secondary endpoints included early and late complications, urodynamic profile, and ONB continence. RESULTS Between January 2011 and October 2017, the trial enrolled 85 patients, of whom 82 were randomised. A total of 41 patients had a rONB and 41 a sONB. At 24 months, 17 of the 37 patients with a sONB and nine of the 39 patients with a rONB had a sPVR. The cumulative risk of a sPVR was significantly lower in the rONB group (23.1%) vs the sONB group (45.9%) (hazard ratio [HR] 0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.19-0.96; P = 0.040). In all, 15 of the 37 patients with a sONB and four of the 39 patients with a rONB needed CIC. The cumulative risk of requiring CIC was significantly lower in the rONB group (10.3%) vs the sONB group (40.5%) (HR 0.22, 95% CI 0.07-0.67; P = 0.008) at 24 months. Multivariable Cox regression analysis also showed that the rONB type was an independently protective factor for sPVR and CIC. The rates of early (0-90 days) and late complication (>90 days) were 54.1% and 13.5% in the sONB group, and 64.1% and 10.3% in the rONB group, respectively. There were no significant differences in complications, urodynamic profile or ONB continence. A major limitation is the small sample size at a single centre. CONCLUSION Posterior support with round ligament for an ONB significantly improved the emptying of the ONB and resulted in a reduced need for CIC. The surgical modification is a feasible and safe technique without additional complication-related surgeries.
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- Xiaozhou Zhou
- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Center of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Gupta N, Rasmussen SEVP, Haney N, Smith A, Pierorazio PM, Johnson MH, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Understanding Psychosocial and Sexual Health Concerns Among Women With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. Urology 2020; 151:145-153. [PMID: 32853645 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To better understand the physical and psychosocial components of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among women undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer (BCa). METHODS We conducted semistructured individual interviews and a focus group with pre- and post-RC female patients and their partners regarding the impact of RC on sexual health and psychosocial wellbeing. Themes were inductively identified by 2 independent coders and subsequently organized into themes and subthemes using qualitative description and constant comparison. RESULTS In the preoperative cohort, 6 women and 1 partner participated (50% contact rate, 75% participation rate). In the postoperative cohort, 16 women and 2 partners participated (61% contact rate, 64% participation rate). Major themes that emerged in interviews with both cohorts included concerns about changes to body image, the psychological impact of BCa diagnosis and treatment, concerns about the impact of RC on sexual function, and inadequacies in provider-led sexual health counseling. Participants varied in the importance they placed on sexual function, with factors such as age, relationship status, and oncologic concerns impacting prioritization, although both younger and older patients expressed a desire to retain the option of sexual function. CONCLUSION Female patients with BCa undergoing RC experience changes in body image, psychological distress, physical disruptions in sexual function, and inadequacies in sexual health counseling and education. Future efforts should be directed towards improving sexual health counseling and psychosocial support resources for women with BCa.
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- Natasha Gupta
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Bessa A, Martin R, Häggström C, Enting D, Amery S, Khan MS, Cahill F, Wylie H, Broadhead S, Chatterton K, Malde S, Nair R, Thurairaja R, Kumar P, Haire A, Green S, Northover M, Briggs K, Van Hemelrijck M. Unmet needs in sexual health in bladder cancer patients: a systematic review of the evidence. BMC Urol 2020; 20:64. [PMID: 32493286 PMCID: PMC7268732 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-020-00634-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Bladder cancer (BC) treatment can have a detrimental effect on the sexual organs of patients and yet assessment of sexual health needs has been greatly overlooked for these patients compared to those who have undergone other cancer therapies. Methods This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in July 2019. Studies were identified by conducting searches for Medline (using the PubMed interface), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Ovid Gateway (Embase and Ovid) using a list of defined search terms. Results 15 out of 37 studies included men only, 10 studies women only and 11 both sexes. Most participants were aged 50 to 65 years. Most studies (n = 34) focused on muscle invasive BC and only three on non-muscle invasive BC. Measurements of sexual dysfunction, including erection, ejaculation, firmness and desire, were the most commonly used measurements to report sexual health in men. In women, lubrification/dryness, desire, orgasm and dyspareunia were the most commonly reported. Twenty-one studies evaluated sexual dysfunction based on validated questionnaires, two with a non-validated questionnaire and through interviewing participants. Conclusion While recognition of the importance of the inclusion of psychometric measurements to assess sexual health is growing, there is a lack of consistent measures to assess sexual health in BC. With the focus on QoL arising in cancer survivorship, further studies are needed to develop, standardize and implement use of sexual health questionnaires with appropriate psychometrics and social measures to evaluate QoL in BC patients. Trial registration “PROSPERO does not currently accept registrations for scoping reviews, literature reviews or mapping reviews. PROSPERO is therefore unable to accept your application or provide a registration number. This decision should not stop you from submitting your project for publication to a journal.”
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- Agustina Bessa
- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.,Department of Biobank Research, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK.,Department of Oncology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), TOUR, Guy's Hospital, 3rd Floor Bermondsey Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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Witjes JA, Bruins HM, Cathomas R, Compérat EM, Cowan NC, Gakis G, Hernández V, Linares Espinós E, Lorch A, Neuzillet Y, Rouanne M, Thalmann GN, Veskimäe E, Ribal MJ, van der Heijden AG. European Association of Urology Guidelines on Muscle-invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer: Summary of the 2020 Guidelines. Eur Urol 2020; 79:82-104. [PMID: 32360052 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2020.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1007] [Impact Index Per Article: 251.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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CONTEXT This overview presents the updated European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for muscle-invasive and metastatic bladder cancer (MMIBC). OBJECTIVE To provide practical evidence-based recommendations and consensus statements on the clinical management of MMIBC with a focus on diagnosis and treatment. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A broad and comprehensive scoping exercise covering all areas of the MMIBC guideline has been performed annually since its 2017 publication (based on the 2016 guideline). Databases covered by the search included Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Libraries, resulting in yearly guideline updates. A level of evidence and a grade of recommendation were assigned. Additionally, the results of a collaborative multistakeholder consensus project on advanced bladder cancer (BC) have been incorporated in the 2020 guidelines, addressing those areas where it is unlikely that prospective comparative studies will be conducted. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Variant histologies are increasingly reported in invasive BC and are relevant for treatment and prognosis. Staging is preferably done with (enhanced) computerised tomography scanning. Treatment decisions are still largely based on clinical factors. Radical cystectomy (RC) with lymph node dissection remains the recommended treatment in highest-risk non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive nonmetastatic BC, preceded by cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for invasive tumours in "fit" patients. Selected men and women benefit from sexuality sparing RC, although this is not recommended as standard therapy. Open and robotic RC show comparable outcomes, provided the procedure is performed in experienced centres. For open RC 10, the minimum selected case load is 10 procedures per year. If bladder preservation is considered, chemoradiation is an alternative in well-selected patients without carcinoma in situ and after maximal resection. Adjuvant chemotherapy should be considered if no NAC was given. Perioperative immunotherapy can be offered in clinical trial setting. For fit metastatic patients, cisplatin-based chemotherapy remains the first choice. In cisplatin-ineligible patients, immunotherapy in Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1)-positive patients or carboplatin in PD-L1-negative patients is recommended. For second-line treatment in metastatic disease, pembrolizumab is recommended. Postchemotherapy surgery may prolong survival in responders. Quality of life should be monitored in all phases of treatment and follow-up. The extended version of the guidelines is available at the EAU website: https://uroweb.org/guideline/bladder-cancer-muscle-invasive-and-metastatic/. CONCLUSIONS This summary of the 2020 EAU MMIBC guideline provides updated information on the diagnosis and treatment of MMIBC for incorporation into clinical practice. PATIENT SUMMARY The European Association of Urology Muscle-invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer (MMIBC) Panel has released an updated version of their guideline, which contains information on histology, staging, prognostic factors, and treatment of MMIBC. The recommendations are based on the current literature (until the end of 2019), with emphasis on high-level data from randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses and on the findings of an international consensus meeting. Surgical removal of the bladder and bladder preservation are discussed, as well as the use of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in localised and metastatic disease.
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- J Alfred Witjes
- Department of Urology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Urology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen-Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur, Switzerland
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- Department of Pathology, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hopital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Department of Radiology, The Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Foch Hospital, University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Urology, Foch Hospital, University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Urology, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Gupta N, Kucirka LM, Semerjian A, Wainger J, Pierorazio PM, Herati AS, Bivalacqua TJ. Comparing Provider-Led Sexual Health Counseling of Male and Female Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. J Sex Med 2020; 17:949-956. [PMID: 32171630 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sexual dysfunction is a common quality-of-life issue among patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer, but patients report deficiencies in sexual health counseling. AIM We sought to characterize provider-led sexual health counseling of patients undergoing RC and whether provider practice differs by patient gender. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of members of the Society of Urologic Oncology to assess topics included in provider-led sexual health counseling and barriers to counseling. OUTCOMES Nonroutine counseling regarding each sexual health topic was compared for female vs male patients using chi-squared tests. Modified Poisson regression was used to examine associations between provider characteristics and nonroutine counseling of female patients. RESULTS Among 140 urologists, the majority did not routinely counsel patients about sexual orientation, partner sexual dysfunction, or referral options to sexual health services. Providers were significantly more likely to not provide routine counseling to female patients compared to male patients about the following topics: baseline sexual activity (20.6% vs 9.7%, respectively, P = 0.04), baseline sexual dysfunction (60.8% vs 20.2%, respectively, P < 0.05), the risk of sexual dysfunction after RC (20.0% vs 6.5%, respectively, P = 0.006), the potential for nerve-sparing RC (70.8% vs 35.5%, respectively, P = 0.002), and postoperative sexual health and dysfunction (42.6% vs 21.1%, respectively, P = 0.01). Overall, 41.2% of providers did not routinely discuss the potential for pelvic organ-preserving RC with sexually active female patients. Provider sex, age, practice type, urologic oncology fellowship training, years in practice, or female RC volume were not predictive of nonroutine or disparate counseling of female patients. The most common barriers to counseling female patients were older patient age (50.7%), inadequate time (47.1%), and uncertainty about baseline sexual function (37.1%). CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Urologists acknowledge key deficiencies and gender disparities in sexual health counseling of patients undergoing RC. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS Although cross-sectional, to our knowledge, this is the first study to examine provider practice patterns regarding sexual health counseling of patients undergoing RC. CONCLUSION Future efforts should be directed towards reducing barriers to sexual health counseling of patients undergoing RC to improve deficiencies and gender disparities. Gupta N, Kucirka LM, Semerjian A, et al. Comparing Provider-Led Sexual Health Counseling of Male and Female Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. J Sex Med 2020;17:949-956.
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- Natasha Gupta
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Tuderti G, Mastroianni R, Flammia S, Ferriero M, Leonardo C, Anceschi U, Brassetti A, Guaglianone S, Gallucci M, Simone G. Sex-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Padua Ileal Neobladder in Female: Surgical Technique, Perioperative, Oncologic and Functional Outcomes. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E577. [PMID: 32093240 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9020577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Our aim was to illustrate our technique of sex-sparing (SS)-robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) in female patients receiving an intracorporeal neobladder (iN). From January 2013 to June 2018, 11 female patients underwent SS-RARC-iN at a single tertiary referral center. Inclusion criteria were a cT ≤ 2 N0 M0 bladder tumor at baseline imaging (CT or MRI) and an absence of tumors in the bladder neck, trigone and urethra at TURB. Baseline, perioperative, and outcomes at one year were reported. The median operative time was 255 min and the median hospital stay was seven days. Low-grade Clavien complications occurred in four patients (36.3%), while high-grade complications were not observed in any. Seven patients (63.7%) had an organ-confined disease at the pathologic specimen; nodal involvement and positive surgical margins were not detected in any of the cases. At a median follow-up of 28 months (IQR 14–51), no patients developed new onset of chronic kidney disease stage 3b. After one year, daytime and nighttime continence rates were 90.9% and 86.4% respectively. Quality of life as well as physical and emotional functioning improved significantly over time (all p ≤ 0.04), while urinary symptoms and sexual function worsened at three months with a significant recovery taking place at one year (all p ≤ 0.04). Overall, 8 out of 11 patients (72.7%) were sexually active at the 12-month evaluation. In select female patients, SS-RARC-iN is an oncologically sound procedure associated with favorable perioperative and functional outcomes.
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Men are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer, but women present with more advanced disease and have more unfavourable outcomes. Although epidemiologic and genetical studies have underlined the multifactorial aetiology and gender-related differences of bladder cancer, there is lack of evidence-based recommendation for gender-specific management of bladder cancer. We summarize the evidence and most recent findings on gender-specific differences in bladder cancer incidence, diagnosis, treatment and outcome, spotlighting the gender disparities in genetic and hormonal risk factors, pelvic anatomy, diagnostic setting and surgical choices. We reviewed the literature published on PubMed between 1981 and 2018. Males have a threefold to fourfold higher risk of bladder cancer as compared to females; however, women have higher stage-for-stage mortality, being diagnosed with more advanced disease, mostly due to a delay in haematuria evaluation. Numerous studies indicate an increased risk of disease recurrence or progression in women with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with trans-urethral resection, with or without intravesical chemotherapy or immunotherapy, compared to males. In particular, recent molecular evidence show that there is an excess of female Ta mutant tumours. At the time of radical cystectomy, women have a significantly longer length of hospital stay, operative time, higher blood loss and higher 90-day mortality and perioperative complication rate. Moreover, females are less likely to receive a continent diversion. Future research should guarantee greater inclusion of women in trials and focus on improving the effectiveness of therapies in women, perhaps exploring different therapeutic approaches in men and women. Specific data on functional and oncological outcomes can be analysed to define predictive factors able to guide the surgeon in decisions based on evidence. It is urgently needed to limit gender-related discrepancies in early diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Public awareness and bladder cancer female patients' consciousness on gender inequalities must be similarly uprisen.
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- Mariangela Mancini
- Urological Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences and School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Urological Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences and School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED) and School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Kalampokis N, Grivas N, Ölschläger M, Hassan FN, Gakis G. Radical Cystectomy in Female Patients - Improving Outcomes. Curr Urol Rep 2019; 20:83. [PMID: 31781877 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-019-0951-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the methods of improving surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes in women with bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy. RECENT FINDINGS Οrthotopic urinary diversion (ONB) is a safe option for well-selected women as it combines high rates of daytime and nighttime continence with exceptional oncologic outcomes. It is considered safe even for patients with limited lymph node disease and trigone involvement, as long as a preoperative biopsy of the bladder neck or an intraoperative frozen section analysis of distal urethral margin rules out malignant disease. Nerve-sparing techniques have shown promising results. For well-selected patients with early invasive disease, sparing of internal genitalia has proven to be oncologically safe. Yet, generally accepted and evidence-based oncological and functional follow-up schemes for women after radical cystectomy are still lacking. Properly designed prospective studies are needed with adequate number of participants in order to safely conclude about a broader use of pelvic organ-sparing cystectomy.
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- Department of Urology, G. Hatzikosta General Hospital, Ioannina, Greece
- Department of Urology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Julius Maximillians University, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Julius Maximillians University, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Julius Maximillians University, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To describe the complexities of diagnosis and management of neobladder-vaginal fistula (NVF) following orthotopic urinary diversion in women. RECENT FINDINGS Multiple recent single-institution series confirm the variability of outcomes for NVF repairs and caution regarding comorbid stress urinary incontinence which may necessitate further interventions including conversion to alternate diversions. Although both abdominal and transvaginal approaches have been advocated for surgical management of NVF, contemporary series from reconstructive surgeons favor a vaginal approach to decrease overall operative morbidity. Patients should be carefully counseled regarding neobladder and sphincter function following fistula repair along with the risks of secondary urinary diversion.
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- Melissa R Kaufman
- Department of Urology, Vanderbilt Medical Center, A-1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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Voigt M, Hemal K, Matthews C. Influence of Simple and Radical Cystectomy on Sexual Function and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Female Patients: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Sex Med Rev 2019; 7:408-415. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Huang H, Yan B, Shang M, Liu L, Hao H, Xi Z. Is hysterectomy beneficial in radical cystectomy for female patient with urothelial carcinoma of bladder? A retrospective analysis of consecutive 112 cases from a single institution. BMC Urol 2019; 19:28. [PMID: 31035981 PMCID: PMC6489257 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-019-0461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background There is no criterion for determining whether female patients operated with cystectomy would benefit from hysterectomy. This study compares the oncological outcomes between female patients receiving uterus preserving cystectomy (UPC) and uterus excision cystectomy (UEC). Methods Retrospective review of 121 female patients with urothelial carcinoma of bladder undergoing UPC (n = 63) or UEC (n = 49) at a single institute between January 2006 and April 2017. Individual postoperative follow-up plans were performed for patients through outpatient visits. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) estimates were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier method and multivariable Cox regression. Results The median follow-up time was 36 months (interquartile range 16–69). Among patients, 5 (4.1%) had uterus invasion. OS probability (p = 0.939) and PFS probability (p = 0.565) were similar in two groups. In multivariable Cox regression analysis, hysterectomy was not found to be a predictor of OS (hazard ratio 0.908, 95%CI 0.428–1.924, p = 0.801) and PFS (hazard ratio 1.109, 95%CI 0.439–2.805, p = 0.826) after adjusting for age, preoperative clinical stage, pathological stage, pathological nodal stage, neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy, location of the tumor, and surgical margin. No significant difference of overall survival probability was observed in the patients with organ-confined bladder cancer (p = 0.675) and in patients with no organ-confined bladder cancer (p = 0.695). Conclusions The results showed that the rate of uterus invasion was low in patients analyzed in this cohort. It was also found that hysterectomy was not an independent predictor of OS and PFS after radical cystectomy in patients with bladder cancer. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12894-019-0461-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Haiwen Huang
- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Urology, Xingtai People's Hospital, 16 Hongxing Street, Qiaodong District, Xingtai, 054001, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.,Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China. .,Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China. .,Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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Letourneau J, Fair D. Oncofertility in urologic oncology: Fertility preservation for women undergoing cancer treatment. Urol Oncol 2019; 38:14-22. [PMID: 30826168 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2019.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Thousands of reproductive age women are treated for urologic malignancies each year in the United States. Treatments for advanced bladder and renal cancers have the potential to affect future fertility in female patients. The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine recognize the importance of fertility preservation, categorizing it as a necessary part of medical care. Iatrogenic infertility has a tremendous impact on quality of life in survivors' of cancer. Fertility preservation counseling and treatment can improve long-term quality of life, therefore access to such counseling and treatment should be expanded.
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- Joseph Letourneau
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake city, UT; University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology and also with Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake city, UT; University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology and also with Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
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Taylor BL, Matrai CE, Smith AL, Ayangbesan A, Xia L, Golombos DM, Mosquera JM, Nicolas J, Robinson BD, Scherr DS, Khani F. Gynecologic Organ Involvement During Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Is It Time to Routinely Spare the Ovaries? Clin Genitourin Cancer 2019; 17:e209-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Bai S, Yao Z, Zhu X, Li Z, Jiang Y, Wang R, Wen N. The Feasibility and Safety of Reproductive Organ Preserving Radical Cystectomy for Elderly Female Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study. Urology 2019; 125:138-45. [PMID: 30445122 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and safety of reproductive organ preserving radical cystectomy (ROPRC) compared to radical cystectomy (RC) for elderly female patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. METHODS We retrospectively studied 135 elderly female patients (aged ≥75 years) who underwent RC followed by cutaneous ureterostomies at our center between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2017. Eighty-four patients treated with RC, and 51 patients treated with ROPRC, were grouped into 45 pairs. Patient demographics, extensive peri-operative, and oncological data were then recorded and evaluated. RESULTS In the matched group, the incidence of short-term and long-term complications in the ROPRC group were lower than the RC group (18.0% vs 28.0%, P = .035; 12.0% vs 22.0%, P = .030). Furthermore, operative time was shorter, estimated blood loss was lower, and bowel recovery was quicker in the ROPRC group (207.5 minutes vs 267.9 minutes, P < .001; 500 mL vs 600 mL, P = .024; 3.0 days vs 4.0 days, P < .001, respectively) compared to the RC group. The recurrence free survival (P = .658), overall survival (P = .604), and cancer-specific survival (P = .361) were all equivalent when compared between the 2 groups with a median follow-up period of 34.0 and 38.0 months, respectively. The surgical approach (RC vs ROPRC) was an independent risk factor for short-term complications (P = .045), duration of operative time (P < .001), estimated blood loss (P = .004), and bowel recovery (P < .001). CONCLUSION This propensity score-matched cohort study showed that ROPRC was both feasible and safe for elderly female patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared to RC, and also had comparable oncological outcomes after a lengthy follow-up period.
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Shim JS, Seo HK, Ku JH, Jeong BC, Hong B, Kang SH. Oncologic, Perioperative Outcomes of Female Radical Cystectomy: Results from a Multicenter Study in Korea. Cancer Res Treat 2018; 51:1064-1072. [PMID: 30376708 PMCID: PMC6639238 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2018.515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The lower incidence of bladder cancer among women has led to a lack of information on female radical cystectomy (RC). This study aimed to analyze the characteristics related with female RC in a cohort from multiple academic institutions. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective review of 384 female patients who underwent RC for bladder cancer. Epidemiologic, perioperative variables including urologic referral periodwith consequent pathologic stage distributions were assessed. The changes in surgical techniques over time were illustrated. Also, we evaluated recurrence-free survival (RFS) at 2 and 5 years and overall survival (OS) at 5 years with stage-specific analyses using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 35 months (interquartile rage [IQR], 9 to 55). The average time to urologic referral with initial symptoms was 5.5 (IQR, 1 to 6) months and over 20% of patients visited clinics after 6 months. In subsequent stage distributions according to referral period, T2 or higher stage distributions were abruptly increased after 1 year. Overall 2-year/5-year RFS rates were 0.72/0.57 and 5-year OS was 0.61. Notable surgical descriptions were as follows: 91% of patients underwent open RC; 80% of patients underwent an ileal conduit; and 83% of patients received anterior exenteration. However, the proportions of robotic surgery, orthotopic neobladder and organ sparing cystectomy have increased recen-tly. CONCLUSION We identified the general characteristics and changes in pattern of female RC. Our results also suggest that women are susceptible to delays in referral to an urologist and are at greater risk for worse prognosis.
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- Ji Sung Shim
- Department of Urology, Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul National University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Whittum M, Hussein AA, Ahmed YE, Khan H, Krasowski C, Huben NB, May PR, Terakawa T, Li Q, Guru KA. Gynecological organ involvement at robot-assisted radical cystectomy in females: Is anterior exenteration necessary? Can Urol Assoc J 2018; 12:E398-E402. [PMID: 29787373 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate patient and disease variables associated with gynecological organ invasion in females with bladder cancer at the time of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of female patients who underwent robot-assisted anterior pelvic exenteration (RAAE) between 2005 and 2016. Patients were divided into two groups: those with gynecological organ involvement at RAAE and those without. Data were reviewed for perioperative and pathological outcomes. Kaplan-Meier method was used to depict survival outcomes. Multivariable stepwise regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of gynecological organ involvement. RESULTS A total of 118 female patients were identified; 17 (14%) showed evidence of gynecological organ invasion at RAAE. Patients with gynecological organ invasion had more lymphovascular invasion at transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) (82% vs. 46%; p=0.006), trigonal tumours at TURBT (59% vs. 18%; p=0.001), multifocal disease (65% vs. 33%; p=0.01), pN+ (71% vs. 22%; p<0.001), positive surgical margins (24% vs. 4%; p=0.02), and they less commonly demonstrated pure urothelial carcinoma at TURBT (18% vs. 66%; p<0.001). On multivariate analysis, significant predictors of gynecological organ invasion were pN positive disease (odds ratio [OR] 6.48; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.64-25.51; p=0.008), trigonal tumour location (OR 5.72; 95% CI 1.39-23.61; p=0.02), and presence of variant histology (OR18.52; 95% CI 3.32-103.4; p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients with trigonal tumours, variant histology, and nodal involvement are more likely to have gynecological organs invasion at RAAE. This information may help improve counselling of patients and better identify candidates for gynecological organ-sparing cystectomy.
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- Michelle Whittum
- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, United States
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Avulova S, Chang SS. Role and Indications of Organ-Sparing "Radical" Cystectomy: The Importance of Careful Patient Selection and Counseling. Urol Clin North Am 2018; 45:199-214. [PMID: 29650136 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Organ-sparing cystectomy remains an operation for a highly selected patient population that can offer similar oncologic outcomes but improved sexual function in men and women. Occult prostate cancer in men may occur even with screening but the majority is of clinical insignificance. Paramount to patient selection are oncologic concerns, but preoperative sexual function, age, performance status, and postoperative expectations must also be evaluated during patient selection. Improved diagnostic and surveillance tools may facilitate and improve patient selection in the future.
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- Svetlana Avulova
- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, A1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, A1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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Gross T, Furrer M, Schorno P, Wuethrich PY, Schneider MP, Thalmann GN, Burkhard FC. Reproductive organ-sparing cystectomy significantly improves continence in women after orthotopic bladder substitution without affecting oncological outcome. BJU Int 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/bju.14191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Tobias Gross
- Department of Urology; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
- Department of Urology; Royal Melbourne Hospital; Parkville Vic. Australia
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- Department of Urology; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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Sussman RD, Han CJ, Marchalik D, Carvahlo FL, Davis MF, Richter LA, Wethington SL, Stamatakis L. To oophorectomy or not to oophorectomy: Practice patterns among urologists treating bladder cancer. Urol Oncol 2018; 36:90.e1-90.e7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Pederzoli F, Campbell JD, Matsui H, Sopko NA, Bivalacqua TJ. Surgical Factors Associated With Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction After Radical Cystectomy: What Do We Know and How Can We Improve Outcomes? Sex Med Rev 2018; 6:469-481. [PMID: 29371143 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sexual dysfunction after radical cystectomy (RC) is a frequent, though commonly overlooked symptom for both men and women. Improved oncological outcomes and the rising number of bladder cancer survivors mandate physicians to closely address and evaluate post-surgical sexual dysfunction and offer goal-directed treatment. Improvements in RC surgical techniques that promote post-operative sexual function have been proposed, alongside new quality-of-life inventories and sexual function therapeutic options; however, rigorous studies in the field are lacking. AIM To provide a comprehensive overview of post-RC sexual dysfunction and discuss new surgical techniques, sexual dysfunction evaluation, and novel treatment strategies. METHODS A non-systematic narrative review of the literature was performed through PubMed about sexual dysfunction in men and women after RC. OUTCOMES We reported on the surgical anatomy of sexual function-sparing RC, the most common inventories used to investigate sexual function in post-RC patients, and current treatment options. RESULTS Extensive knowledge about pelvic anatomy and nerve-sparing surgical techniques in men is well understood from studies about prostate anatomy and nerve-sparing prostatectomy. However, anatomical and surgical details of sexual-sparing RC in women needs further characterization. Several questionnaires are used to investigate sexuality after RC, but a standardized approach is still missing. Therapeutic options are available to treat sexual dysfunction, but limited studies have been conducted to specifically address the post-RC population. CONCLUSION Further work is needed to understand the best strategies to prevent and treat sexual dysfunction in patients after RC. Pederzoli F, Campbell JD, Matsui H, et al. Surgical Factors Associated With Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction After Radical Cystectomy: What Do We Know and How Can We Improve Outcomes? Sex Med Rev 2018;6:469-481.
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- Filippo Pederzoli
- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Orthotopic neobladder is a viable option for women undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer, with excellent oncologic outcomes and a low incidence of urethral recurrence. Careful patient selection is important, as is developing a clear understanding by the patient and her family in what to expect with an orthotopic diversion. Surgical technique is also important in optimizing functional outcomes, such as continence, sexual function, and decreased rate of vaginal fistula formation, and urinary retention.
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- Dimitar V Zlatev
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S287, Stanford, CA 94304, USA
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- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S287, Stanford, CA 94304, USA.
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Zahran MH, Eldemerdash Y, Taha D, Sheir K, Shaaban AA, Ali-el-dein B. Chronic urinary retention after radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder in women: Risk factors and relation to time. Urol Oncol 2017; 35:671.e11-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Choi SY, Yoo S, Han JH, Jeong IG, Hong B, Hong JH, Ahn H, Kim CS, You D. Predictors of female genital organ involvement in radical cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: A single-center retrospective analysis of 112 female patients. Int J Surg 2017; 47:101-6. [PMID: 28964932 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate predictors of organ involvement and oncological outcomes after radical cystectomy with anterior exenteration in female patients. METHODS Among 1198 patients who underwent radical cystectomy for the bladder tumor between 1990 and 2015, 178 (14.9%) patients were female. They were divided into two groups according to pelvic involvement in pathology. Their medical records and pathology and image findings were reviewed retrospectively. Non-urothelial cell carcinoma and no genital organ pathology were excluded. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to predict factors associated with female organ involvement. RESULTS Out of 112 eligible female patients with urothelial cell carcinoma, 11 (9.8%) had female genital organ involvement. Female genital organ involvement occurred primarily in the uterus (63.6%) mostly. The 5-year overall survival rates were 67.3% in the non-involvement group and 18.9% in the involvement group. On multivariate analysis Tumor location of trigone or bladder neck at transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-B) (odds ratio [OR] 19.84, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.89-230.68, p = 0.0056), maximum tumor size at computed tomography (CT) (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.29-4.34, p = 0.0095), and hydronephrosis at CT (OR 17.61, 95% CI 2.28-296.26, p = 0.0158) were associated with female organ involvement. CONCLUSIONS Tumor location of trigone or bladder neck at TUR-B, maximum tumor size at CT or hydronephrosis at CT were significant factors to predict female genital organ involvement. Preoperative recognition of female genital organ involvement could increase the decision to perform genital organ-sparing surgeries.
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INTRODUCTION Bladder cancer remains a disease of the elderly with relatively few advances that have improved survival over the last 20 years. Radical cystectomy (RC) has long remained the principal treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). METHODS A literature search of PubMed was performed. The content was reviewed for continuity with the topic of surgical advances in MIBC. Articles and society guidelines were included in this review. RESULTS Despite the associated morbidity, even in the elderly, RC is still a reasonable option. Modifications during RC may have a positive or negative impact on survival and quality of life. The extent of pelvic lymph node dissection is one such factor which may positively impact survival outcomes. In addition, preservation of pelvic organs, robotic surgery and the adoption of enhanced recovery after surgery principles continues to improve the postoperative recovery and quality of life in RC patients. CONCLUSION There are some ongoing studies in many of these areas, but overall the new advances in MIBC may improve patient quality and quantity of life. The advances in surgical treatment of MIBC are important and the focus of the review here.
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- Janet Baack Kukreja
- Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Veskimäe E, Neuzillet Y, Rouanne M, MacLennan S, Lam TBL, Yuan Y, Compérat E, Cowan NC, Gakis G, van der Heijden AG, Ribal MJ, Witjes JA, Lebrét T. Systematic review of the oncological and functional outcomes of pelvic organ-preserving radical cystectomy (RC) compared with standard RC in women who undergo curative surgery and orthotopic neobladder substitution for bladder cancer. BJU Int 2017; 120:12-24. [PMID: 28220653 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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CONTEXT Pelvic organ-preserving radical cystectomy (POPRC) for women may improve postoperative sexual and urinary functions without compromising the oncological outcome compared with standard radical cystectomy (RC). OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of POPRC on sexual, oncological and urinary outcomes compared with RC in women who undergo standard curative surgery and orthotopic neobladder substitution for bladder cancer. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Medline, Embase, Cochrane controlled trials databases and clinicaltrial.gov were systematically searched for all relevant publications. Women with bladder cancer who underwent POPRC or standard RC and orthotopic neobladder substitution with curative intent were included. Prospective and retrospective comparative studies and single-arm case series were included. The primary outcomes were sexual function at 6-12 months after surgery and oncological outcomes including disease recurrence and overall survival (OS) at >2 years. Secondary outcomes included urinary continence at 6-12 months. Risk of bias (RoB) assessment was performed using standard Cochrane review methodology including additional domains based on confounder assessment. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The searches yielded 11 941 discrete articles, of which 15 articles reporting on 15 studies recruiting a total of 874 patients were eligible for inclusion. Three papers had a matched-pair study design and the rest of the studies were mainly small, retrospective case series. Sexual outcomes were reported in seven studies with 167/194 patients (86%) having resumed sexual activity within 6 months postoperatively, with median (range) patients' sexual satisfaction score of 88.5 (80-100)%. Survival outcomes were reported in seven studies on 197 patients, with a mean follow-up of between 12 and 132 months. At 3 and 5 years, cancer-specific survival was 70-100% and OS was 65-100%. In all, 11 studies reported continence outcomes. Overall, the daytime and night-time continence rates were 58-100% and 42-100%, respectively. Overall, the self-catheterisation rate was 9.5-78%. Due to poor reporting and large heterogeneity between studies, instead of subgroup-analysis, a narrative synthesis approach was used. The overall RoB was high across all studies. CONCLUSION For well-selected patients, POPRC with orthotopic neobladder may potentially be comparable to standard RC for oncological outcomes, whilst improving sexual and urinary function outcomes. However, in women undergoing RC, oncological and functional data regarding POPRC remain immature and require further evaluation in a prospective comparative setting.
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- Erik Veskimäe
- Department of Urology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Foch, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Foch, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Suresnes, France
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Health Science Centre McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Hôpital Tenon, UPMC Paris VI, Paris, France
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- Department of Radiology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Urology, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Foch, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Suresnes, France
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Functional complications after orthotopic neobladder urinary diversion (ONB), including urinary incontinence and urinary retention, present unique challenges. The purpose of this review is to outline contemporary treatment options for voiding dysfunction after ONB in females. RECENT FINDINGS Meticulous surgical technique in the form of urethral nerve-sparing has been shown to play an important role in maintaining continence, as has sparing the uterus when possible. Data supporting the effectiveness of lifestyle measures, urethral bulking, pubovaginal slings, and transobturator slings in the treatment of urinary incontinence are widely variable and limited to case reports. Urinary retention is still most effectively managed with self-catheterization. Voiding dysfunction after ONB can be devastating. Recent advances focus on improving surgical techniques to decrease the risk of incontinence and retention, as post-operative management options are limited.
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- Nathan Y Hoy
- Division of Urology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1302A Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1302A Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1302A Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1302A Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1302A Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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Autorino R, Porpiglia F, Dasgupta P, Rassweiler J, Catto JW, Hampton LJ, Lima E, Mirone V, Derweesh IH, Debruyne FMJ. Precision surgery and genitourinary cancers. Eur J Surg Oncol 2017; 43:893-908. [PMID: 28254473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The landscape of the surgical management of urologic malignancies has dramatically changed over the past 20 years. On one side, better diagnostic and prognostic tools allowed better patient selection and more reliable surgical planning. On the other hand, the implementation of minimally invasive techniques and technologies, such as robot-assisted laparoscopy surgery and image-guided surgery, allowed minimizing surgical morbidity. Ultimately, these advances have translated into a more tailored approach to the management of urologic cancer patients. Following the paradigm of "precision medicine", contemporary urologic surgery has entered a technology-driven era of "precision surgery", which entails a range of surgical procedures tailored to combine maximal treatment efficacy with minimal impact on patient function and health related quality of life. Aim of this non-systematic review is to provide a critical analysis of the most recent advances in the field of surgical uro-oncology, and to define the current and future role of "precision surgery" in the management of genitourinary cancers.
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- R Autorino
- Urology Institute, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Division of Urology, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Orbassano, Italy.
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- King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
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- Department of Urology, SLK Kliniken Heilbronn, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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- Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, The Clinic Academic Center, University of Minho, and Department of CUF Urology, Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Urology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, UC San Diego Health System, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- Andros Men's Health Institutes, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
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Smith AB, Crowell K, Woods ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS, Nielsen ME, Lee CT. Functional Outcomes Following Radical Cystectomy in Women with Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review. Eur Urol Focus 2017; 3:136-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2016.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Radical cystectomy remains the gold standard treatment for organ-confined high-grade recurrent or muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Orthotopic neobladder urinary diversion following cystectomy represents an option for patients wishing for continent urinary diversion. Female patients who undergo radical cystectomy with orthotopic bladder substitution are at risk for developing both common and neobladder-specific disorders of the pelvic floor, including urinary incontinence, hypercontinence, vaginal prolapse, and neobladder-vaginal fistula. Each of these sequelae can have significant impact on the patient's quality of life. Due to the increased frequency of orthotopic neobladder creation in women, subspecialty urologists are more likely to confront such pelvic floor disorders in bladder cancer survivors. This review presents the most current information on the treatment of pelvic floor disorders after orthotopic bladder substitution.
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