Bladder cancer in geriatric patients. Alternatives to radical cystectomy.
Radical cystectomy has been the traditional treatment for locally advanced carcinoma of the bladder. However, not all patients want or are able to undergo this treatment. We present several alternatives to radical cystectomy which, in select patients, offer an alternative treatment that may be as effective.
Nitti
V W
VW
Department of Urology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
Macchia
R J
RJ
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D015653:Cystectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*