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Salihagic IK, Hrkac A, Ovcaricek S, Bokarica P, Gilja I. Outcome of small versus big capacity Hautmann neobladder reconstruction: A prospective randomized study - a 5-year follow up. Technol Health Care 2024; 32:951-962. [PMID: 37661899 DOI: 10.3233/thc-230339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthotopic urinary diversion is the preferred diversion after cystectomy. Neobladder reconstruction with a longer ileum segment (60 cm) is advantageous for obtaining a large capacity and continence at the beginning; however, the long-term risk of residual urine, chronic infection, and the need for intermittent catheterization is more pronounced with the neobladder constructed with a longer ileal segment compared to the neobladder tailored from the shorter ileal segment. OBJECTIVE To establish the differences in the functional outcome of a shorter (< 45 cm) and longer (⩾ 45 cm) ileal segment usage in the reconstruction of the Hautmann ileal neobladder following the radical cystectomy. METHODS Between July 2013 and September 2015, 121 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer underwent radical cystectomy and Hautmann ileal neobladder reconstruction. Patients were divided into two groups, depending on the length of the ileum used for the diversion creation: < 45 cm of the ileum was used in the first group and ⩾ 45 cm in the second group. Five-year follow-up was performed at 1, 3, 6, and 9 months and 1 and 5 years. The main measured outcomes were functional outcomes and the quality of life. The evaluation included clinical, laboratory, and QLQ-C30 questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, ANOVA, and chi-squared tests. RESULTS Patients with a smaller neobladder had a better quality of life, and higher global health status scale score. Thirteen early and 21 late complications developed in 10 and 17 patients, respectively. There were significant differences in the need for clean intermittent self-catheterization (CIC) between the two groups: smaller-volume pouch patients had statistically decreased need for CIC in 5 year follow-up compared to larger-volume pouch patients (χ2 test = 8.245; df = 1; P= 0.004). Eighteen percent of patients with smaller neobladders had urinary tract infections in 5 years, compared to 35% with larger neobladders (χ2 test = 4.447; df = 1; P= 0.034). CONCLUSION Minimizing the length of the ileal segment needed for Hautmann neobladder reconstruction is feasible and provides better long-term results than larger-volume neobladders.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Sveti Duh", Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Sveti Duh", Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Sveti Duh", Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Sveti Duh", Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Guo L, Zhang T, Liang T, Chen J, Gao H. Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Orthotopic Neobladder for Bladder Cancer: Current Indications and Outcomes. Urol Int 2023; 108:242-253. [PMID: 37995673 PMCID: PMC11151991 DOI: 10.1159/000535032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) with ileal orthotopic neobladder (IONB) reconstruction is one of the most promising methods for bladder cancer treatment; its advantages include a small incision size, less blood loss, improved perioperative outcome and tumor prognosis, and a positive self-image postoperatively. The short-term benefits of various IONB reconstruction procedures reported thus far include a simple process, short operative time, less intraoperative bleeding, few postoperative complications, and good postoperative neobladder function; in the long term, these benefits engender good quality of life of the patients. Here, we explored and summarized the more novel and available IONB reconstruction procedures to identify the safest, most efficient, and simplest IONB reconstruction techniques for patients with bladder cancer. SUMMARY LRC with IONB reconstruction is technically feasible; however, most of the relevant studies have been short, employing a small sample size and a retrospective design. However, long-term, large-scale, prospective studies identifying the most appropriate bowel segments for IONB reconstruction, comparing intracorporeal and extracorporeal IONB reconstruction, assessing currently available IONBs, and resolving relevant postoperative complications further, with a focus on patients with bladder cancer, are warranted. KEY MESSAGE Several procedures for LRC with IONB reconstruction have been reported thus far. However, there is no consensus regarding the IONB reconstruction procedures most beneficial to patients with bladder cancer. Our review may aid researchers in developing a simple, safe, and efficient LRC with IONB reconstruction procedure for patients with bladder cancer.
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- Lin Guo
- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanning, China
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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] [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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Mariotti A, Spatafora P, Sessa F, Saieva C, Galli IC, Roviello G, Doni L, Zaccaro C, Bisegna C, Conte FL, Mariottini R, Marzocco A, Masieri L, Vignolini G, Minervini A, Serni S, Carini M, Nesi G, Villari D. Gender and cystectomy for bladder cancer: A high-volume tertiary urologic care center experience. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:107034. [PMID: 37639860 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Differences have often been reported in the outcomes of bladder cancer (BC) patients according to gender. OBJECTIVE This study aims to provide data on patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) in a high-volume tertiary urologic center and to assess whether gender discrepancies do exist in terms of surgical options and clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive BC patients treated between 2016 and 2020 at a single center (Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy) were included in the study. The impact of gender on disease stage at diagnosis, overall survival (OS), and type of surgery was analyzed. RESULTS The study series comprised 447 patients (85 females and 362 males). At a median follow-up of 28.3 months (IQR: 33.5), OS was 52.6% and cancer-specific survival was 67.6%. Significant differences in OS emerged for age, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), pT, and pN. OS rates were higher in patients undergoing robot-assisted surgery and in those receiving open orthotopic neobladder (ONB) (p = 0.0001). No statistically significant differences were found between male and female patients regarding surgical offer in any age group, surgical time, early postoperative complications, pathologic stage, and OS. CONCLUSIONS After adjustment for pathologic tumor stage and treatment modalities, female and male patients showed similar oncologic outcomes. Further studies should be undertaken to evaluate functional results in women subjected to RC.
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- A Mariotti
- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Cancer Risk Factors and LifeStyle Epidemiology Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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- Histopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Histopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Yakun H, Guofan D, Qiang L, Azat B, Rexiati M, Yujie W, Wenguang W. Novel heterotopic continental ileal reservoir based on the Mitrofanoff principle: a case report and review of the literature. Front Surg 2023; 10:1202649. [PMID: 37841813 PMCID: PMC10570455 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1202649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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For patients undergoing radical cystectomy with standard lymphadenectomy for bladder cancer, appropriate urinary diversion (with a pouch and conduit) improves postoperative quality of life, reduces postoperative complications, and prolongs survival. We developed a novel heterotopic ileal reservoir to achieve these goals. This report describes the methodology involved and the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Three patients who underwent novel heterotopic ileal reservoir creation following radical cystectomy and standard lymphadenectomy (for bladder cancer) were evaluated. The ileum served as a pouch in which the ureters and appendix were implanted by extramural tunnelling. The appendix served as a conduit and pelvic reperitonealization was performed. Operative times, intraoperative blood loss, time to intestinal function recovery, incidence of intestinal obstruction and ureteric reflux, and bladder volumes and continence levels were evaluated. The surgical intervention was successful with operation times ranging 410-525 min, blood loss ranging 300-700 ml, and recovery time for intestinal function ranging 3-5 days. The postoperative hospitalization time was 11-15 days. Subileus occurred in patient B, who recovered after fasting and fluid replacement. Patients B and C achieved complete continence 6 weeks after surgery, while patient A experienced umbilical urine leakage with catheterization time intervals that exceeded 4 h. At 3 months after surgery, the bladder capacities of all patients ranged 250-370 ml. Follow-up cystography suggested the presence of bilateral ureteral reflux in patient A, with mild and moderate reflux on the left right sides, respectively. All patients achieved complete continence. Patients were followed for 3-9 months postoperatively; chest and abdominal computed tomography and cystography showed absence of hydronephrosis, recurrence, or distant metastasis during this period. The novel heterotopic continent ileal reservoir described in this study may be suitable for selected patients. The surgical procedure is safe when performed by well-trained and highly experienced urologists.
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- Medical Center of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Xinjiang Clinical Medical Research Center of Urogenital Diseases, Urumqi, China
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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] [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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Philipps L, Porta N, James N, Huddart R, Hafeez S, Ballas L, Hall E. Differences in Quality of Life and Toxicity for Male and Female Patients following Chemo(radiotherapy) for Bladder Cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:e336-e343. [PMID: 36906497 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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AIMS BC2001, a randomised trial of treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, demonstrated no difference in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) or late toxicity between patients receiving radical radiotherapy with and without chemotherapy. This secondary analysis explored sex-based differences in HRQoL and toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Bladder (FACT-BL) HRQoL questionnaires at baseline, end of treatment, 6 months and annually until 5 years. Clinicians assessed toxicity with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and Late Effects in Normal Tissues Subjective, Objective and Management (LENT/SOM) scoring systems at the same timepoints. The impact of sex on patient-reported HRQoL was evaluated using multivariate analyses of change in FACT-BL subscores from baseline to the timepoints of interest. For clinician-reported toxicity, differences were compared by calculating the proportion of patients with grade 3-4 toxicities occurring over the follow-up period. RESULTS For both males and females, all FACT-BL subscores had a reduction in HRQoL at the end of treatment. For males, the mean bladder cancer subscale (BLCS) score remained stable through to year 5. For females, there was a decline in BLCS from baseline at years 2 and 3 with a return to baseline at year 5. At year 3, females had a statistically significant and clinically meaningful worsening of mean BLCS score (-5.18; 95% confidence interval -8.37 to -1.99), which was not seen in males (0.24; -0.76 to 1.23). RTOG toxicity was more frequent in females than males (27% versus 16%, P = 0.027). CONCLUSION Results suggest that female patients treated with radiotherapy ± chemotherapy for localised bladder cancer report worse treatment-related toxicity in post-treatment years 2 and 3 than males.
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- L Philipps
- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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Han JH, Ku JH. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy: Where we are in 2023. Investig Clin Urol 2023; 64:107-117. [PMID: 36882169 PMCID: PMC9995950 DOI: 10.4111/icu.20220384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Open radical cystectomy (ORC) is associated with high rates of perioperative morbidity and mortality, owing to its extensive surgical nature and the high frequency of multiple co-morbidities among patients. As an alternative, robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) has been increasingly adopted worldwide, being a reliable treatment option that utilizes minimally invasive surgery. Seventeen years have passed since the advent of the RARC, and comprehensive long-term follow-up data are now becoming available. The present review focuses on the current knowledge of RARC in 2023, and analyzes various aspects, including oncological outcomes, peri/post-operative complications, post-operative quality of life (QoL) change, and cost-effectiveness. Oncologically, RARC showed comparable oncological outcomes to ORC. With regard to complications, RARC was associated with lower estimated blood loss, lower intraoperative transfusion rates, shorter length of stay, lower risk of Clavien-Dindo grade III-V complications, and lower 90-day rehospitalization rates than ORC. In particular, RARC with intracorporeal urinary diversion (ICUD) performed by high-volume centers significantly reduced the risk of post-operative major complications. In terms of post-operative QoL, RARC with extracorporeal urinary diversion (ECUD) showed comparable results to ORC, while RARC with ICUD was superior in some respects. As the RARC implementation rate increases and the learning curve is overcome, more prospective studies and randomized controlled trials with large-scale patients are expected to be conducted in the future. Accordingly, sub-group analysis in various groups such as ECUD, ICUD, continent and non-continent urinary diversion, etc. is considered to be possible.
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- Jang Hee Han
- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Urinary Diversion or Neobladder. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-023-00685-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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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] [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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Zhou Q, Chen X, Chen Q, Hao L. Factors Influencing Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Bladder Cancer. Cancer Control 2023; 30:10732748231212353. [PMID: 37907433 PMCID: PMC10621294 DOI: 10.1177/10732748231212353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Here, we review the quality of life and functional outcomes of patients with bladder cancer after treatment and assess potential contributing factors. For current scoring systems, we highlighted the most commonly used specificity scores. In addition, we discuss the impact and bias on the quality of life of patients undergoing urinary diversion modalities, robotic surgery, perioperative rehabilitation, and bladder-preserving radiochemotherapy. Through this review, clinicians will gain better insights regarding the importance of improving patients' quality of life with the goal of restoring their patients' normal function and participating in social activities.
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- Qing Zhou
- Central Laboratory, The People’s Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, The People’s Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Science and Education Department, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Science and Education Department, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Martin R, Renouf T, Rigby J, Hafeez S, Thurairaja R, Kumar P, Cruickshank S, Van‐Hemelrijck M. Female sexual function in bladder cancer: A review of the evidence. BJUI COMPASS 2022; 4:5-23. [PMID: 36569507 PMCID: PMC9766865 DOI: 10.1002/bco2.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Bladder cancer (BC) treatments are known to be invasive; nevertheless, research into the long-term effects is limited and in the context of sexual function often male focussed. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has been reported in up to 75% of female patients. This systematic scoping review examines the literature on sexual consequences of BC in female patients. Objective This study aimed to systematically evaluate the evidence on female sexual function in BC to identify areas of unmet need and research priorities. Evidence Acquisition We performed a critical review of PubMed, PsychMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library in March 2020 according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) extension for Scoping Reviews statement following Levac et al. methodology. Identified reports were reviewed according to the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) criteria. 45 publications were included. Evidence Synthesis There was an inconsistent use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), with commonly used PROMs having a narrow symptom focus. However, common symptoms emerged: loss of desire, orgasmic disorders, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, difficult intromission, reduced clitoral sensation, psychological concerns related to diagnosis, fear of contamination and body image. Sexual activity was reduced in most groups, despite women expressing a motivation to retain sexual function. The degree of symptom distress associated with FSD is underreported. Evidence emerged regarding a gap for women in clinician counselling and follow-up. Conclusions The patient's perspective of FSD in BC patients is poorly understood and under-addressed in clinical practice. There have been very few qualitative studies of FSD in BC. Any intervention designed to address the problem must start with greater understanding of both the patients' and clinicians' perspective. Lay Summary We examined the evidence on sexual consequences of BC in women. It is apparent that despite common themes of sexual dysfunction emerging, the problem is poorly understood and addressed in clinical practice.
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Patient Selection and Outcomes of Urinary Diversion. Urol Clin North Am 2022; 49:533-551. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2022.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Xing W, Zeng S, Xu Z, Xing S, Liu Q. Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life Between Ileal Conduit Diversion and Orthotopic Neobladder in Women: A Meta-Analysis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:862884. [PMID: 35419290 PMCID: PMC8996170 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.862884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Orthotopic neobladder (ONB) reconstruction and ileal conduit diversion (ICD) can have different impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with bladder cancer. Purpose To conduct a meta-analysis to explore the comparison of HRQOL between ICD and ONB in women. Methods PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for available papers published from inception up to December 2020. The outcomes were the score data from HRQOL questionnaires. The random-effects model was used for all analyses. Results Four studies (six datasets; 283 patients) were included. In the EORTC-QLQ-C30, there were no differences between ICD and ONB regarding cognitive functioning (weighted mean difference (WMD)=1.18, 95% confidence interval (CI): -20.52,22.88, P=0.915), global health (WMD=1.98, 95%CI: -15.26,19.22, P=0.822), emotional functioning (WMD=0.86, 95%CI: -19.62,21.33, P=0.935), physical functioning (WMD=0.94, 95%CI: -11.61,13.49, P=0.883), role functioning (WMD=-4.94, 95%CI: -12.15,2.27, P=0.180), and social functioning (WMD=-4.71, 95%CI: -20.83,11.40, P=0.567). There were no differences between ONB and ICD for specific symptoms (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and pain) and single items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties) (all P>0.05). In EORTC-QLQ-BLM30, there were no differences between ICD and ONB regarding bowel symptoms (WMD=5.45, 95%CI: -15.30,26.20, P=0.607), body image (WMD=-13.12, 95%CI: -31.15,4.92, P=0.154), sexual functioning (WMD=-5.55, 95%CI: -14.96,3.85, P=0.247), and urinary symptom (WMD=5.50, 95%CI: -7.34,18.34, P=0.401), but one study reported better future perspective with ONB (WMD=-14.9, 95%CI: -27.14,-2.66, P=0.017). Conclusion Women who underwent ONB do not appear to have a statistically significantly better HRQOL than women who underwent ICD, based on EORTC-QLQ-C30 and EORTC-QLQ-BML30.
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- Wenzhou Xing
- Department of Urology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Weihai Central Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Functional and Oncological Outcomes of Female Pelvic Organ-preserving Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022; 36:34-40. [PMID: 35005650 PMCID: PMC8718832 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2021.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background For females undergoing cystectomy and urinary diversion, decreases in sexual and urinary functions can have a significant impact on quality of life. Pelvic organ-preserving (POP) radical cystectomy (RC) has been proposed as an approach to improve postoperative functional outcomes. Objective To evaluate postoperative functional outcomes of a robotic approach for female POP RC with intracorporeal urinary diversion. Design setting and participants This was a multicenter retrospective study evaluating sexual, urinary, and oncological outcomes for sexually active females undergoing POP robot-assisted RC for ≤T2 bladder cancer. Exclusion criteria included multifocal, trigonal, or locally advanced tumors. Surgical procedure We describe a step-by-step technique for POP robot-assisted RC with intracorporeal urinary diversion. Measurements The primary outcome of the study was evaluation of sexual and urinary functions following surgery. Oncological outcomes were evaluated as a secondary endpoint. Results and limitations Our study included 23 females who underwent POP robot-assisted RC between 2008 and 2020 with intracorporeal neobladder (87%) or ileal conduit (13%) reconstruction. The median follow-up was 20 mo. A postoperative sexual function questionnaire was completed by 15 patients (65%). Of those, 13 (87%) resumed sexual activity at a median of 6 mo after surgery. Of the patients with a neobladder, 14 (70%) achieved daytime continence and 16 (80%) achieved nighttime continence. Cancer-specific and overall survival were both 91%. The results are limited by their retrospective nature. Conclusions POP robot-assisted RC with orthotopic neobladder allows a majority of female patients to return to sexual activity after surgery. This approach should be considered for selected sexually active women. Patient summary We evaluated 23 women with bladder cancer who underwent surgical removal of the bladder with preservation of their reproductive organs. Following this surgery, a majority of patients resumed sexual activity. For selected patients, this technique can be performed without compromising cancer control.
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Othotopic ileal neobladder “Belgrade pouch” in females. VOJNOSANIT PREGL 2022. [DOI: 10.2298/vsp200416052a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background/Aim. Orthotopic continent neobladder pro-vides adequate capacity, low pressure reservoir, acceptable rate of continence and satisfactory voiding frequency. Standard surgical techniques require the usage of an ileal segment in the length of 50?65 cm for neobladder creation with favorable results. However, the usage of a long intestinal segment is associated with high neobladder capacity, voiding problems, and metabolic complications. The aim of this study was to analyze clinical outcomes of the ?Belgrade pouch? orthotopic bladder replacement in female patients and to promote the usage of shorter ileal segment for neobladder creation. Methods. A prospective study conducted in our institution from 2009 to 2019 included 37 female patients who underwent orthotopic bladder replacement ac-cording to ?Belgrade pouch? technique with the usage of shorter ileal segment whose average length for neobladder creation was 28 cm. Inclusion criteria were: female continent patients older than 18, organ-confined muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma and, the American Society of Anestesiologists (ASA) score 1 or 2. Exclusion criteria were: diabetes mellitus, obstructive pulmonary diseases, systemic illnesses and metabolic diseases which may have some influence on results interpretation, renal deterioration and preoperative incontinence. We analyzed operative time, blood loss, histopathological findings, continence rate, metabolic disorders, immediate and delayed complications and survival rate in two-year periods of follow-up. Results. Average age of patients was 58 (32?67) years. Average time of surgical procedures was 199 (155?320) min. Blood transfusion was intraoperatively applied in 32.43% of the patients in average volume of 385 (300?640) mL. A total of 29.47% patients had anemia preoperatively. In the early postoperative period we reported one patient with paralytic ileus which was resolved conservatively and one patient with urinary fistula appearance; 56.75% of the patients were in pT2 stage. Two years following the surgery, day-time continence was achieved in 91.89% of the patients, neobladder capacity was 459 (345?592 ) mL, post-void residual urine volume was 27 (0?40) mL, 24 h voiding frequency 6, metabolic acidosis appeared in 2.7% of the patients. Survival rate in 2-year period was 86.48%. Conclusion. Orthotropic ileal neobladder created from the shorter ileal segment (?Belgrade pouch?) in females provides a high level of continence without a significant increase of voiding frequency, with adequate capacity, without urinary tract retention and with decrease of metabolic complications.
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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] [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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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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Ballas LK, Niemierko A, Mak KS, Drumm M, Efstathiou JA. Differences in Quality of Life Between Men and Women who Undergo Bladder Preservation with Trimodality Therapy. Bladder Cancer 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/blc-210013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE: Sex-specific differences exist in muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC): men have a higher incidence; women present with more advanced disease; and surgical options differ between men and women. Health related quality of life (HRQoL) for male versus female patients with MIBC is not well understood and limited data exists in patients who undergo bladder preservation with trimodality therapy (TMT). The purpose of this study was to compare long-term HRQoL between men and women who have undergone TMT. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This was a secondary analysis of a prior study that reported long-term HRQoL differences for patients who underwent TMT. We analyzed patient reported HRQoL data to assess differences in HRQoL between men and women. RESULTS: Of the 64/74 (86%) TMT patients that completed questionnaires, 14 (22%) were women. Median age at diagnosis was 60 years for women and 66 years for men (p = 0.007). From six HRQoL instruments, there were two responses with a statistically significant difference between women and men –incidence of diarrhea and degree of sexual activity. Fifty percent of women compared to 86%of men reported no diarrhea (p = 0.02). A greater percentage of women reported some degree of sexual activity in the 4 weeks prior to questionnaire completion (p = 0.04), and sexual interest following TMT declined significantly with age in men, but not in women. CONCLUSIONS: In general, men and women report very good long-term HRQoL following TMT. There were, however, some differences between the sexes. Understanding this difference, especially related to sexual function, will allow more informed decision making by patients when choosing between treatment modalities.
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- Leslie K. Ballas
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To study the recent literature on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients after radical cystectomy followed by urinary diversion. RECENT FINDINGS General consensus regarding, which urinary diversion is superior in terms of HRQOL has not been reached. Although there is an increase in studies favoring the orthotopic neobladder, overall quality of these studies is poor. Other studies suggest that HRQOL outcomes in different types of urinary diversions is similar and that other factors, such as age, comorbidities and sex are more important instead. Patient choice, in consultation with the treating surgeon should be the determinant of which urinary diversion is performed. Furthermore, sexual function can play an important role in HRQOL. However, practice shows that counselling on the option of sexual-preserving techniques is still not implemented in routine clinical practice. Furthermore, studies regarding differences in HRQOL after urinary diversion between male and female individuals are lacking. SUMMARY Thorough preoperative counselling on the different types of urinary diversion and options for sexual-preserving techniques decreases decision regret and increases HRQOL in patients after radical cystectomy.
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Lampel A, Schultz-Lampel D. [Urinary diversion after uro-oncologic interventions in women: the right procedure for the right patient]. Aktuelle Urol 2021; 52:268-275. [PMID: 33906240 DOI: 10.1055/a-1377-2328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2022]
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Bladder carcinoma is a relatively rare tumour in women. The even rarer constellation of an invasive carcinoma or a high-risk situation when cystectomy is indicated requires adequate urinary diversion.The individual underlying circumstances of tumour and patient and the experience and preferences of the surgeon determine the choice of urinary diversion.A variety of alternatives are available for bladder replacement. The first decision to be made is between incontinent or continent urinary diversion. There is no general solution that fits all patients, but an individual solution must be found based on adequate information. Options include incontinent drainage with an ostomy, e. g. ureterocutaneostomy or ileum conduit, and the much more complex techniques of the continent variants of orthotopic or heterotopic replacement.Experience with continent diversion is significantly limited in women compared with men. In particular, the orthotopic connection to the urethra reveals gender-specific differences.All in all, clear inclusion or exclusion criteria for the different techniques have to be respected. Especially in cases when quality of life or body image play a crucial role, it is difficult to decide which type of urinary diversion is appropriate. This requires extensive experience on the part of the surgeon regarding the various options of surgical methods as well as knowledge and control of consecutive complications.
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- Alexander Lampel
- Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH, Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Villingen-Schwenningen
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- Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH, Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Villingen-Schwenningen
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Choi H, Park JY, Bae JH, Tae BS. Health-related quality of life after radical cystectomy. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:2997-3006. [PMID: 33457272 PMCID: PMC7807323 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2020.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Herein, we review the assessment of quality-of-life (QoL) in radical cystectomy (RC) patients, summarize the result of studies for different surgical approaches, and provide an overview of patient management, as well as other considerations. In this review article, we reviewed the QoL research and research tools for patients undergoing RC, including urinary diversion methods, gender differences, and surgical methods (open surgery vs. robotic surgery). This narrative review focused primarily on articles indexed in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. We did not used formal search strategy and meta-analysis was not performed.
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- Hoon Choi
- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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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] [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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Vencill JA, Kacel EL, Avulova S, Ehlers SL. Barriers to sexual recovery in women with urologic cancers. Urol Oncol 2020; 40:372-378. [PMID: 33248897 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Sexual health concerns are prevalent and distressing in oncology patients and survivors. While urologic cancers are more prevalent in men, women often have more advanced disease at initial diagnosis, require more advanced surgical resection, and experience higher postoperative complication rates, as well as morbidity and mortality. Women with urologic cancers undergo treatment that is highly likely to impact their sexual function and well-being, however, attention to sexual recovery in this patient population has been limited. Barriers to sexual recovery in women with urologic cancers are biopsychosocial in nature and include complications related to treatment procedures, cancer-related distress, sexual anxiety and avoidance, partner and relational dynamics, and sexual communication skills. Healthcare providers do not adequately address sexual difficulties for these patients and their partners. Sexual minority women and transgender patients with urologic cancer have unique psychosocial and sexual health needs though, due to a lack of research, these remain poorly understood. More research is needed to pinpoint the sexual health needs of this specific oncology population and to explore how various treatment options, such as pelvic organ-sparing cystectomy, can impact sexual health outcomes. Evidence-based and multidisciplinary oncologic and survivorship care, which includes licensed mental health providers, certified sex therapists, and other sexual health experts, is essential for assisting women in their sexual recovery following urologic cancer.
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- Jennifer A Vencill
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Jensen BT, Lauridsen SV, Jensen JB. Optimal Delivery of Follow-Up Care After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer. Res Rep Urol 2020; 12:471-486. [PMID: 33117747 PMCID: PMC7569073 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s270240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Purpose of Review To identify components representing optimal delivery of follow-up care after radical cystectomy because of bladder cancer and report the current level of evidence. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search of the following databases: Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database and ClinicalTrials.gov. The search results were managed in Covidence Reference Manager and abstracts were screened by title. Articles relevant to the subject of interest were included and the results are reported narratively. Results Several studies have evaluated the positive impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on length of stay, albeit not on the further impact on 90-day postoperative complication rate, functional recovery, or mortality. Minimally invasive surgery may result in a slighter shorter length of stay compared to open surgery. Physical training combined with nutritional intervention can improve functional recovery up to one year after surgery. Nutritional supplements can preserve muscle and bone mass, and potentially improve recovery. Patient education in stoma care and prevention of infection can significantly improve self-efficacy and avoid symptoms of infection postoperatively. Moreover, specific devices like applications (apps) can support these efforts. Continued smoking increases the risk of developing postoperative complications while no evidence was found on the impact of continued alcohol drinking. Currently, there is no evidence on psychological well-being, sexual health, or shared decision making interventions with an impact on rehabilitation after radical cystectomy. Conclusion Data are scarce but indicate that peri- and postoperative multi-professional interventions can reduce prevalence of sarcopenia, and improve functional recovery, physical capacity, nutritional status, and self-efficacy in stoma care (level 1 evidence). Continued smoking increases the risk of complications, but the effects of a smoking and alcohol intervention remain unclear (level 3 evidence). The results of this review provide guidance for future directions in research and further attempts to develop and test an evidence-based program for follow-up care after radical cystectomy.
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark and WHO-CC, Clinical Health Promotion Centre, The Parker Institute Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Westerman ME, Kokorovic A, Wang XS, Lim A, Garcia-Gonzalez A, Seif M, Wang R, Kamat AM, Dinney CP, Navai N. Radical Cystectomy and Perioperative Sexual Function: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. J Sex Med 2020; 17:1995-2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Koie T, Hashimoto Y, Imai A, Yoneyama T, Tobisawa Y, Tanaka T, Noro D, Oikawa M, Suzuki T. Long-term chronological changes in urination status of patients who underwent ileal neobladder reconstruction at a single institution. Int Urol Nephrol 2020; 53:275-280. [PMID: 32870444 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02629-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the long-term chronological changes in urination status of patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) followed by orthotopic ileal neobladder (ONB) reconstruction using the International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) and the Overactive Bladder Symptoms Score (OABSS). METHODS This retrospective study focused on patients who underwent RC followed by ONB reconstruction and those who consented for IPSS, quality of life (QOL) based on urinary symptoms (IPSS-QOL), and OABSS assessments in the follow-up period. The patients were divided according to gender into the male group (M-group) and female group (F-group). All patients were evaluated using IPSS, IPSS-QOL, and OABSS every 3 months. The primary endpoint was to assess chronological changes in the urination status of patients who underwent ONB reconstruction after RC. RESULTS The median age of the enrolled patients (n = 122) was 65 years and the median follow-up period was 92.0 months. The median voiding symptom score in IPSS after 10 years of surgery was significantly higher in the M-group than in the F-group. Contrarily, the F-group demonstrated a significantly higher median storage symptom score at 60-66 and 102-114 months than the M-group. The median OABSS scores were relatively higher in the F-group than in the M-group. CONCLUSIONS Although long-term urinary function with ONB demonstrated acceptable results, dysfunctional voiding was observed > 10 years after surgery. Thus, the changes in long-term urinary function should be considered when deciding ONB.
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- Takuya Koie
- Department of Urology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Oyokyo Kidney Research Institute, 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, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Mutsu General Hospital, Mutsu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Oyokyo Kidney Research Institute, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Oyokyo Kidney Research Institute, Hirosaki, Japan
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Rammant E, Van Wilder L, Van Hemelrijck M, Pauwels NS, Decaestecker K, Van Praet C, Bultijnck R, Ost P, Van Vaerenbergh T, Verhaeghe S, Van Hecke A, Fonteyne V. Health-related quality of life overview after different curative treatment options in muscle-invasive bladder cancer: an umbrella review. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2887-2910. [PMID: 32504291 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02544-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE This umbrella review aims to evaluate the quality, summarize and compare the conclusions of systematic reviews investigating the impact of curative treatment options on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). METHODS The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science were searched independently by two authors from inception until 06 January 2020. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses assessing the impact of any curative treatment option on HRQol in MIBC patients were eligible. Risk of bias was assessed using the AMSTAR 2 tool. RESULTS Thirty-two reviews were included. Robot-assisted RC with extracorporeal urinary diversion and open RC have similar HRQoL (n = 10). Evidence for pelvic organ-sparing RC was too limited (n = 2). Patients with a neobladder showed better overall and physical HRQoL outcomes, but worse urinary function in comparison with ileal conduit (n = 17). Bladder-preserving radiochemotherapy showed slightly better urinary and sexual but worse gastro-intestinal HRQoL outcomes in comparison with RC patients (n = 6). Quality of the reviews was low in more than 50% of the available reviews and most of the studies included in the reviews were nonrandomized studies. CONCLUSION This umbrella review gives a comprehensive overview of the available evidence to date.
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- Elke Rammant
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies, Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), King's College London, London, UK
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- The Knowledge Center for Health Ghent, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Nursing, VIVES University College, Roeselare, Belgium.,Staff Member Nursing Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Staff Member Nursing Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Gender differences in oncologic and functional outcomes in patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy with urinary diversion. Curr Opin Urol 2020; 29:542-547. [PMID: 31313715 DOI: 10.1097/mou.0000000000000660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this article is to review and summarize recent data on gender differences in oncologic and functional outcomes in women undergoing radical cystectomy with urinary diversion as contemporary studies have highlighted a potential disparity in outcomes between men and women. RECENT FINDINGS Gender (being a woman) as a social determinant of health negatively affects oncologic outcome in women with bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy secondary to delays in diagnosis, treatment, and misdiagnosis. Sex (being female) negatively affects oncologic outcome in women with bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy through tumor and host biology. Female patients present with advance stage and basal molecular subtype tumors enriched with squamous and sarcomatoid histology. Preliminary studies implicate the hormonal axis in differential bladder cancer development and progression between women and men. After radical cystectomy, functional outcomes (urinary, sexual, and overall quality of life) are poorly assessed in women yet important for both physicians and patients for clinical decision-making and counseling. SUMMARY Future research (clinical trials, assessment of functional outcomes using gender-specific measures) must include women with bladder cancer and raise awareness regarding the gaps in knowledge and care for these patients.
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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:jcm9020577. [PMID: 32093240 PMCID: PMC7073846 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9020577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [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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Pazeto CL, Baccaglini W, Tourinho-Barbosa RR, Glina S, Cathelineau X, Sanchez-Salas R. HRQOL related to urinary diversion in Radical Cystectomy: a systematic review of recent literature. Int Braz J Urol 2020; 45:1094-1104. [PMID: 31808396 PMCID: PMC6909868 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2018.0858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction: The health-related QoL is a patient-centered evaluation covering several aspects. This evaluation seems to be particularly important in patients submitted to radical cystectomy (RC) and urinary diversion with ileal conduit (IC) or a neobladder (NB). Objective: Review all recent data comparing QoL outcomes after radical cystectomy with NB and IC diversions. Evidence Acquisition: A systematic search in PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement in December 2018. All articles published from January 01, 2012 to December 31, 2018, were included. A study was considered relevant if it compared QoL outcomes using validated questionnaires (EORTC QLQ C30, FACT-G, FACT-BL, FACT-VCI, and BCI). Evidence Synthesis: In 11 included studies, a total of 1389 participants were accounted (730 NB and 659 IC cases). The studies were conducted in 8 different countries, two were prospective, and none was randomized. There were two studies favoring results with a neobladder, 3 with incontinent diversion and 6 with no differences. The EORTC-QLQ-C30 was the most used instrument (5 studies) followed by FACT VCI and BCI (3 studies each). Given the heterogeneity of data and lack of prospective studies, a meta-analysis was not performed. Conclusion: No superiority of one urinary diversion was characterized. It seems that the choice must be individualized with an extensive preoperative orientation of the patient and their relatives. That will probably influence how the patient accepts the new condition.
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- Cristiano Linck Pazeto
- Disciplina de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André , SP, Brasil.,Department of Urology, L'institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Disciplina de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André , SP, Brasil
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- Disciplina de Urologia, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André , SP, Brasil
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KAKIZOE T. Orthotopic neobladder after cystectomy for bladder cancer. PROCEEDINGS OF THE JAPAN ACADEMY. SERIES B, PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2020; 96:255-265. [PMID: 32788549 PMCID: PMC7443376 DOI: 10.2183/pjab.96.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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More than 90% of bladder cancer is composed of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), being characterized by the development of multiple tumors in the entire urinary tract over time. When cystectomy is conducted, the urinary tract must be reconstructed by various procedures, which can include an orthotopic neobladder using the patient's own intestine formed into a spherical shape anastomosed to the urethra. Using this procedure, patients can void urine from their own urethra even after cystectomy. The incidence of subsequent urethral cancer arising after cystectomy is known to be relatively high; however, if patients with a high risk of urethral recurrence are appropriately excluded, a neobladder can be safely provided for patients. Orthotopic neobladder use is reviewed from an oncological viewpoint and the patient's quality of life after cystectomy for bladder cancer.
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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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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] [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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Minnella EM, Awasthi R, Bousquet-Dion G, Ferreira V, Austin B, Audi C, Tanguay S, Aprikian A, Carli F, Kassouf W. Multimodal Prehabilitation to Enhance Functional Capacity Following Radical Cystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Eur Urol Focus 2019; 7:132-138. [PMID: 31186173 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2019.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients with bladder cancer, poor functional status has remarkable deleterious effects on postoperative outcome and prognosis. Conditioning intervention initiated before surgery has the potential to reduce functional decline attributable to surgery. Nonetheless, evidence is lacking in patients undergoing radical cystectomy. OBJECTIVE To determine whether a preoperative multimodal intervention (prehabilitation) is feasible and effective in radical cystectomy. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This study, conducted at an academic tertiary health care institution, enrolled adult patients scheduled for radical cystectomy. From August 2013 to October 2017, 70 patients were randomized: 35 to multimodal prehabilitation (prehab group) and 35 to standard care (control group). INTERVENTION Multimodal prehabilitation was a preoperative conditioning intervention including aerobic and resistance exercise, diet therapy, and relaxation techniques. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Primary outcome was perioperative change in functional capacity, measured with the distance covered during a 6-min walk test (6MWD), assessed at baseline, before surgery, and at 4 and 8 wk after surgery. Data were compared using robust mixed linear models for repeated measures. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Preoperative change in 6MWD compared with baseline was not significantly different between groups (prehab group 40.8 [114.0] m vs control group 9.7 (108.4) m, p=0.250). However, at 4 wk after surgery, a significant difference in functional capacity was detected (6MWD, prehab group -15.4 [142.5] m vs control group -97.9 [123.8] m, p=0.014). No intervention-related adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS Data suggested that multimodal prehabilitation resulted in faster functional recovery after radical cystectomy. PATIENT SUMMARY After major cancer surgery, people usually feel week and tired, and have less energy to perform activities of daily living. In this study, we showed that using the time before surgery to promote exercise and good nutrition could fasten recovery after the surgical removal of the bladder.
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- Enrico Maria Minnella
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Wishahi M, Ismail MA, Elganzoury H, Elkholy A, Nour HH, Zayed AS, Eldahshan S. Genital-Sparing Cystectomy versus Standard Urethral-Sparing Cystectomy Followed with Orthotopic Neobladder in Women with Bladder Cancer: Incidence and Causes of Hypercontinence with an Ultrastructure Study of Urethral Smooth Muscles. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:978-981. [PMID: 30976344 PMCID: PMC6454182 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Bladder cancer in women is an indication for radical cystectomy (RC) when the tumour is confined muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) of T2 N0M0, or high risk progressive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Radical cystectomy is either genital-sparing cystectomy (GSC) or standard urethra-sparing cystectomy (USC) that is followed with orthotopic ileal neobladder (ONB). Post-operative chronic retention “Hypercontinence” had been reported in different series following URS or GSC and ONB. In long-term follow-up, we evaluated the functional outcome of women who developed hypercontinence after USC or GSC and ONB. AIM: An ultrastructure study of female urethral smooth muscle was done to elucidate the underlying causes of hypercontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study was conducted on 71 women who underwent RC and ONB, 45women had undergone USC, and 26 women had GSC, follow-up ranged from 5 to 15 years. Ultrastructure studies were done on 5 urethral biopsy specimens from 5 women who had hypercontinence, and 4 biopsies were from a normal control. RESULTS: Follow-up showed that women who had undergone USC and ONB, 28.88% developed hypercontinence, where in the series of GSC and ONB three women out of 26 developed hypercontinence (7.80%). Three women who had hypercontinence following USC and ONB, they developed stones in the ileal pouch. Ultrastructure study of urethral smooth muscles in women who had hypercontinence showed organized collagen fibrils, absent myelin sheath, and non-detected lymphatic vessels. Normal urethra showed collagen fibrils within the interstitial matrix, preserved myelin sheath of nerve fibres, the presence of lymphatic vessels in the matrix. CONCLUSION: The present study shoes that GSC with ONB leads to the minimal incidence of hypercontinence (7.80%), while standard USC lead to higher incidence (28.88%). Ultrastructure changes of the female urethra who had hypercontinence were fibrotic changes, loss of myelin sheath and minimal vascularity, their findings explains the underlying cause of hypercontinence and support the technique of GSC rather than the standard USC.
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- Mohamed Wishahi
- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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Chen J, Song B, Kong G. MicroRNA‑663b downregulation inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by targeting TUSC2. Mol Med Rep 2019; 19:3896-3902. [PMID: 30896880 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to explore the role and underlying molecular mechanism of microRNA‑663b (miR‑663b) in the tumorigenesis of bladder cancer. The miR‑663b expression in human bladder cancer tissues and cell lines was measured determined reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction. TargetScan was used to predict the potential targets of miR‑663b, and a dual‑luciferase reporter assay was performed to validate tumor suppressor candidate 2 (TUSC2) as a target of miR‑663b. Cell Counting Kit‑8 was used for cell viability analysis, and cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry. In addition, western blot analysis was performed to detect protein expression in current study. The findings suggested that miR‑663b was upregulated in bladder cancer tissues and cell lines compared with normal tissue and cells. TUSC2 was validated as a direct target of miR‑663b and was negatively regulated by miR‑663b. miR‑663b inhibition significantly reduced the viability of T24 cells, and T24 cell apoptosis was markedly induced. In addition, miR‑663b inhibition enhanced the expression levels of p53 and p21 in T24 cells. Furthermore, the changes caused by miR‑663b inhibitor in T24 cells were eliminated by TUSC2 gene silencing. In conclusion, inhibition of miR‑663b reduced viability and induced apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by targeting TUSC2. These findings provide a promising novel therapeutic target for bladder cancer treatment.
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- Jianying Chen
- Urology Department, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, P.R. China
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- Urology Department, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, P.R. China
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- Urology Department, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, P.R. China
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