Is Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Necessary Among Elderly Patients With Bladder Cancer Undergoing A Radical Cystectomy?

ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Extension of the pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during radical cystectomy (RC) has been proposed to improve patient survival and optimize lymph node count, a potential indicator of surgical quality. Yet, the survival benefit for elder patients with decreased life expectancy is unclear. The authors assessed the impact of PLND on the overall survival (OS) of elder bladder cancer patients undergoing RC.

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Filed under: Cancer on July 4th, 2008