Lymphadenectomy for invasive bladder cancer: I. historical perspective and contemporary rationale

The role of extended lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer was introduced by Donald Skinner some years ago, and caused some controversy at the time. Since then, it has been reported by other influential urologists as being of benefit to patients with this condition. In this issue, two of the mini‐review...

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Published in:BJU international 2006-02, Vol.97 (2), p.227-231
Main Authors: STEIN, JOHN P., QUEK, MARCUS L., SKINNER, DONALD G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
bladder cancer
cystectomy
Cystectomy - methods
Female
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Humans
Leukemias. Malignant lymphomas. Malignant reticulosis. Myelofibrosis
Lymph Node Excision - methods
lymphadenectomy
Lymphatic Metastasis
lymph‐node metastases
Male
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Tumors of the urinary system
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - surgery
Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Summary:The role of extended lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer was introduced by Donald Skinner some years ago, and caused some controversy at the time. Since then, it has been reported by other influential urologists as being of benefit to patients with this condition. In this issue, two of the mini‐reviews are dedicated to a full description of this concept, giving a historical perspective, the rationale for the procedure, the technical aspects, and indicating important prognostic factors.
ISSN:1464-4096
1464-410X
DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.05896.x