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Bladder Cancer
Scientists at Karolinska University describe research in bladder cancer
April 14th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in Stockholm, Sweden conducted a study "To improve the functional outcome after cystectomy for bladder cancer, cystectomy was performed with a prostatic capsule- and seminal-sparing approach. This report describes the clinical outcome of the first 25 patients." "A total of 25 male patients underwent cystectomy with preservation of the seminal vesicles, posterior prostate and neurovascular bundles. Orthotopic neobladders were used to divert the urine. At the time of last follow-up, patients were interviewed in a standard fashion to evaluate urinary, bowel and sexually related symptoms. During the follow-up period (mean 72 months, range...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-04-14)
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