AB007. Bladder-sparing treatments for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Abstract: Radical cystectomy (RC) with pelvic lymph node dissection remains the gold-standard treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Growing evidence suggests that bladder-sparing treatments may lead to acceptable oncologic outcomes in carefully selected patients and can offer improved quality of life through preservation of a functioning bladder. We summarize our clinical experience of bladder-sparing treatments for MIBC and review articles. MIBC patients with cT2 stage, unifocal tumor, absence of CIS or hydronephrosis are eligible for selective bladder preservation if they refuse or unfit for RC.

Keywords: Radical cystectomy (RC); muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC); oncologic; selective bladder preservation