Indications and technique of the orthotopic neobladder in women.
Radical cystectomy remains the primary form of therapy for high-grade, invasive bladder cancer. Orthotopic substitution has become the ideal form of urinary diversion in appropriately selected women. Good functional results have been seen with intermediate follow-up in these women. Proper patient selection and surgical technique are critical to optimize the outcome in this group of patients.
Stein
John P
JP
University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, MS #74 Department of Urology, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 7416, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA. Stein@hsc.usc.edu
Ginsberg
David A
DA
Skinner
Donald G
DG
D015653:Cystectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion