CONTEXT: To present a summary of the 2nd International Consultation on Bladder Cancer recommendations on the pathology of bladder cancer using an evidence-based strategy. OBJECTIVE: To standardize descriptions of the diagnosis and reporting of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and help optimize uniformity between individual pathology practices and institutions. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A detailed Medline analysis was performed for original articles addressing bladder cancer with regard to pathology. Proceedings from the last 5 yr of major conferences were also searched. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: The major findings are presented in an evidence-based fashion. Large retrospective and prospective data were analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: Providing the best management for patients with bladder neoplasia relies on close cooperation and teamwork among urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.
ICUD-EAU International Consultation on Bladder Cancer 2012: pathology / Amin, M.B., Mckenney, J.K., Paner, G.P., Hansel, D.E., Grignon, D.J., Montironi, R., Lin, O., Jorda, M., Jenkins, L.C., Soloway, M., Epstein, J.I., Reuter, V.E.. - In: EUROPEAN UROLOGY. - ISSN 0302-2838. - STAMPA. - 63:1(2013), pp. 16-35. [10.1016/j.eururo.2012.09.063]
ICUD-EAU International Consultation on Bladder Cancer 2012: pathology
MONTIRONI, RODOLFO;
2013-01-01
Abstract
CONTEXT: To present a summary of the 2nd International Consultation on Bladder Cancer recommendations on the pathology of bladder cancer using an evidence-based strategy. OBJECTIVE: To standardize descriptions of the diagnosis and reporting of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and help optimize uniformity between individual pathology practices and institutions. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A detailed Medline analysis was performed for original articles addressing bladder cancer with regard to pathology. Proceedings from the last 5 yr of major conferences were also searched. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: The major findings are presented in an evidence-based fashion. Large retrospective and prospective data were analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: Providing the best management for patients with bladder neoplasia relies on close cooperation and teamwork among urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
