ONCOLOGY

The learning curve for transperineal MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsy: A prospective evaluation of a stepwise approach

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on The learning curve for transperineal MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsy: A prospective evaluation of a stepwise approach

Highlights • MRI/TRUS fusion TP PBx clinically significant prostate cancer detection rates were consistent across the chronological quintiles. • Procedure time significantly reduced from a median of 46 to 19…

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Development and validation of a clinic-radiomics model based on intratumoral habitat imaging for progression-free survival prediction of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma: A multicenter study

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Development and validation of a clinic-radiomics model based on intratumoral habitat imaging for progression-free survival prediction of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma: A multicenter study

Highlights • The hybrid model designed in this study could serve as an alternative tool for noninvasive progression-free survival prediction of ccRCC patients. • The predictive performance of habitat imaging-based…

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Cost-effectiveness analysis of microwave ablation versus robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for patients with small renal masses in Australia

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Cost-effectiveness analysis of microwave ablation versus robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for patients with small renal masses in Australia

Abstract Objectives Microwave ablation (MWA) has gained attention as a minimally invasive and safe alternative to surgical intervention for patients with small renal masses; however, its cost-effectiveness in Australia remains…

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Total extra-peritoneal approach to radical cystectomy with ureterostomy: A novel technique for the elderly and frail

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Total extra-peritoneal approach to radical cystectomy with ureterostomy: A novel technique for the elderly and frail

Highlights • Standard transperitoneal procedure is associated with high complication rates. • Indications: elderly, frail, high risk patients. • Second primary in the bladder with solitary functioning kidney. • Complete…

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Trends in the use of immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection of bladder tumors

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Trends in the use of immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection of bladder tumors

Highlights • Immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy is underutilized. • No demonstrated risk of complications exists following its use. • Elective surgery and shorter operative times are associated with higher utilization….

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Comparison of outcomes between single-port and multiport retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of outcomes between single-port and multiport retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy

Highlights • Single-port (SP) retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) is associated with a significantly longer ischemia time compared to the multiport (MP) approach, despite comparable perioperative and postoperative outcomes. •…

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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before radical cystectomy in patients with organ-confined and non-organ-confined urothelial carcinoma

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before radical cystectomy in patients with organ-confined and non-organ-confined urothelial carcinoma

Highlights • No population-based study validated the survival benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy recorded in clinical trials in a stage-specific fashion. • The current study represents the only retrospective analysis that…

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Analysis of risk factors for cancer-specific survival in neoadjuvant chemotherapy nonresponsive disease of muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A multicentre study from the Turkish Urooncology Association Bladder Tumor study group

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Analysis of risk factors for cancer-specific survival in neoadjuvant chemotherapy nonresponsive disease of muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A multicentre study from the Turkish Urooncology Association Bladder Tumor study group

Highlights • Controversy remains regarding adjuvant therapy (AT) in patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and radical cystectomy (RC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. • Determining variables that may affect cancer-specific…

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Radical cystectomy versus trimodal therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer: Analysis of an other-cause mortality matched cohort

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Radical cystectomy versus trimodal therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer: Analysis of an other-cause mortality matched cohort

Highlights • In the absence of evidence from randomized controlled trials, Trimodal Therapy (TMT) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is usually reserved to patients with poor overall health status. •…

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