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    Indikationen und Technik der FrĂĽhzystektomie

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    Early radical cystectomy (RC) is a therapeutic option for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The 15-year overall survival after early RC in NMIBC patients is about 70%. Nevertheless, RC is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and therefore requires careful patient selection. The aim of the following review is to assess the selection process for early RC in NMIBC. Especially, the new European Association of Urology (EAU) risk calculator identifying NMIBC patients with very high risk for disease progression is described in detail. Furthermore, the technical aspects of the procedure are evaluated. A review of the current literature (PubMed) and national and international guideline recommendations was also conducted
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