Challenges women face when undergoing radical cystectomy
“The decrease of frequency in doing these procedures may not put improving the techniques of the procedure at the forefront of the surgeon's mind,” says Svetlana Avulova, MD.
In this video, Svetlana Avulova, MD, discusses the challenges faced by women with bladder cancer and what current organ-sparing techniques are being explored to improve their quality of life. Avulova is an assistant professor of surgery in urologic oncology at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York.
FDA grants cretostimogene grenadenorepvec Breakthrough and Fast Track Designations for NMIBC
December 5th 2023The designations, which will expedite the development and regulatory review of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in this setting, are supported by results from the phase 3 BOND-003 trial.
Speaking of Urology Podcast: Dr. Ritch and Dr. Katz discuss new bladder cancer management app
December 7th 2021“It's not a replacement for clinical judgment, obviously. But at the end of the day, the idea is that it shows you what your next steps are based on what the American Urological Association and [Society of Urologic Oncology] guidelines are for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer,” Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS.
Updates on advanced bladder cancer treatment
October 30th 2023"If a patient begins treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and maintenance immune checkpoint inhibition, second-line options may involve evaluating erdafitinib, ADCs, or participation in clinical trials," says Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD.
