Publications by authors named "Gerardo Gonzalez-Cerdas"
Background: The gold standard for detecting bladder cancer is white light cystoscopy (WLC) and resection of suspicious lesions. In this study, we evaluate two miniaturized Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) probes for endoscopic use, regarding their applicability in diagnosing urothelial cancer.
Materials And Methods: In total, 33 patients who underwent a radical cystectomy were included.
Article Synopsis
- Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer affects millions, with current assessment relying on cystoscopy and biopsies that are invasive and slow.
- Optical techniques like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Raman spectroscopy (RS) provide real-time cancer detection and detailed information about lesions, which could enhance diagnosis.
- A study using a combined OCT-RS imaging system on bladder biopsies showed promising sensitivity (78% for OCT, 81% for RS) and specificity (69% for OCT, 61% for RS) for diagnosing and grading cancer, highlighting the potential for more efficient, non-invasive diagnostics in the future.