[Multivariable analysis of survival in patients with transitional cell bladder carcinoma]

In 82 transitional cell bladder cancer patients with adequate follow-up, the prognostic value of histological grade, depth of invasion, size, site, appearance, number of primary tumours, surgical treatment and ages of patients were assessed. Univariable analysis showed the statistically significant relation of histological grade, depth of invasion, size, site, appearance and number of tumours to survival. Survival analysis with Cox's regression model indicated that the histological grade is the most important prognostic factor, followed by site of tumours and depth of invasion. The results suggest that the information of site should not be omitted.