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[Brachytherapy for urinary bladder cancer].

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|September 15, 1999
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Brachytherapy offers excellent outcomes for select bladder cancer patients, preserving bladder function. This treatment for solitary bladder tumors shows infrequent complications and strong survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Urologic Oncology

Background:

  • Bladder cancer treatment requires effective modalities with preserved organ function.
  • Brachytherapy presents a potential option for localized bladder tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of brachytherapy in treating bladder cancer.
  • To review existing literature on brachytherapy for bladder cancer.

Main Methods:

  • 120 bladder cancer patients received brachytherapy (Iridium-192 wires) at two centers.
  • Inclusion criteria: good general condition, solitary tumors (max 5 cm, T1G3-T3a), and adequate bladder capacity.
  • Tumor dose of 60 Gy at 60-90 cGy/hour, following transurethral resection and cystostomy.

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Main Results:

  • 5-year overall and disease-free survival rates were 67% and 73%, respectively.
  • Disease-free survival by stage: 100% (T1), 80% (T2), 67% (T3).
  • Local failure occurred in 13% of patients; 6 were salvaged by cystectomy. Complications were infrequent.

Conclusions:

  • Brachytherapy is effective for selected solitary bladder cancers, maintaining bladder function.
  • This treatment modality demonstrates a favorable safety profile with infrequent acute and late complications.