Meta-analysis of neoadjuvant chemotherapy compared to radical cystectomy alone in improving overall survival of muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients.

Agus Rizal Ardy Hariandy Hamid Fanny Riana Ridwan Dyandra Parikesit Fina Widia Chaidir Arif Mochtar Rainy Umbas

Published in: BMC urology (2020)

NAC + RC is recommended to improve overall survival in MIBC patients. A further study assessing side effects and quality of life regarding NAC + RC is needed to establish a strong recommendation regarding this therapy.

Keyphrases

neoadjuvant chemotherapy
end stage renal disease
systematic review
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
transcription factor
randomized controlled trial
stem cells
muscle invasive bladder cancer
locally advanced
sentinel lymph node
patient reported