title: Optimal management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer - a review.
abstract: Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is a complex disease requiring aggressive management. Patients are often older with comorbid conditions that impact treatment options. This review describes the available therapies for invasive urothelial carcinoma, including chemotherapy, radical extirpative surgery, and bladder-preserving strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Kristen R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Scarpato
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Alicia K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Morgans
authors.affiliation: Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Kelvin A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Moses
keywords: bladder cancer; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; radical cystectomy; urothelial carcinoma