ICUD-EAU International Consultation on Bladder Cancer 2012: Pathology. Conference Paper uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • CONTEXT: To present a summary of the 2nd International Consultation on Bladder Cancer recommendations on the pathology of bladder cancer using an evidence-based strategy. OBJECTIVE: To standardize descriptions of the diagnosis and reporting of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and help optimize uniformity between individual pathology practices and institutions. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A detailed Medline analysis was performed for original articles addressing bladder cancer with regard to pathology. Proceedings from the last 5 yr of major conferences were also searched. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: The major findings are presented in an evidence-based fashion. Large retrospective and prospective data were analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: Providing the best management for patients with bladder neoplasia relies on close cooperation and teamwork among urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.

publication date

  • October 5, 2012

Research

keywords

  • Carcinoma
  • Pathology, Clinical
  • Pathology, Molecular
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
  • Urothelium

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84870478491

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.eururo.2012.09.063

PubMed ID

  • 23083804

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 63

issue

  • 1