Prognostic factors for survival in patients with recurrence of muscle invasive bladder cancer after treatment with curative intent.

Unlabelled: Prognostic factors for survival after recurrent MIBC are unknown and were evaluated using a population-based series of 1409 MIBC patients. 330 Patients who underwent RC or RT with curative intent and who suffered from recurrence were selected. Multivariable survival analyses were performed.

Discrepancy between clinical staging through bimanual palpation and pathological staging after cystectomy.

Objectives: In muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), careful clinical staging is essential for patient counseling and decision-making. Bimanual palpation (BP) is an integral part and guideline advice of clinical staging. Until now, however, the value of BP has never been studied.