Open AccessRole of systemic peri-operative chemotherapy in management of transitional cell carcinoma of bladder
Author(s) -
Rishi Nayyar,
Narmada P. Gupta
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.82847
Subject(s) - medicine , chemotherapy , regimen , transitional cell carcinoma , peri , bladder cancer , systemic therapy , oncology , cancer , surgery , breast cancer
Bladder cancer has variable biological behavior pattern in different individuals and the debate regarding peri-operative use of systemic chemotherapy with the surgical management remains. The optimal treatment strategy, regimen and the timing of peri-operative chemotherapy are not yet known. Here we review the existing literature for the use of systemic peri-operative chemotherapy in management of advanced bladder cancer.