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Lymphadenectomy for invasive bladder cancer: I. historical perspective and contemporary rationale
Author(s) -
STEIN JOHN P.,
QUEK MARCUS L.,
SKINNER DONALD G.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2006.05896.x
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , bladder cancer , lymphadenectomy , medicine , general surgery , cancer , computer science , artificial intelligence
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.