Heated Intravesical Chemotherapy: Biology and Clinical Utility
Wei Phin Tan1, Thomas A Longo1, Brant A Inman1
1Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Abstract:
Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer can be a challenging disease to manage. In recent years, hyperthermia therapy in conjunction with intravesical therapy has been gaining traction as a treatment option for bladder cancer, especially if Bacillus Calmette-Guerin might not be available. Trials of intravesical chemotherapy with heat are few and there has been considerable heterogeneity between studies. However, multiple new trials have accrued and high-quality data are forthcoming. In this review, we discuss the role of combined intravesical hyperthermia and chemotherapy as a novel approach for the treatment of bladder cancer.
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