This multi-disciplinary, evidence-based guideline for clinically non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and surveillance of muscle-invasive bladder cancer guided toward curative intent.
A systematic review utilizing research from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as well as additional supplementation by the authors and consultant methodologists was used to develop the guideline. Evidence-based statements were based on body of evidence strengths Grade A, B, or C and were designated as Strong, Moderate, and Conditional Recommendations with additional statements presented in the form of Clinical Principles or Expert Opinions. (Table 1) RESULTS: For the first time, for any type of malignancy, the American Urological Association (AUA), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) have formulated an evidence-based guideline based on a risk-stratified clinical framework for the management of muscle-invasive urothelial bladder cancer. This document is designed to be used in conjunction with the associated treatment algorithm.
The intensity and scope of care for muscle-invasive bladder cancer should focus on the patient, disease, and treatment response characteristics. This guideline attempts to improve a clinician's ability to evaluate and treat each patient, but higher quality evidence in future trials will be essential to improve level of care for these patients.
The Journal of urology. 2017 Apr 26 [Epub ahead of print]
Sam S Chang, Bernard H Bochner, Roger Chou, Robert Dreicer, Ashish M Kamat, Seth P Lerner, Yair Lotan, Joshua J Meeks, Jeff M Michalski, Todd M Morgan, Diane Z Quale, Jonathan E Rosenberg, Anthony L Zietman, Jeffrey M Holzbeierlein
Included In: Badrinath Konety, MD 2018 AUA Presentation: Journal of Urology: Top Papers in Bladder and Renal Cancer