2025-01-01
Prognostic Factors of Long-Term Survival in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: An 18-Year Retrospective Study from Real-Life Practice
2025-01-01 • Sever Chiujdea, Bogdan Petruţ, Orsolya Mártha, A. Chiujdea, Daniel Porav-Hodade, Anca Ioana Cristea Răchită, Anca Ileana Sin
<b>Introduction:</b> Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is common and heterogeneous, requiring risk-adapted therapeutic strategies. BCG remains standard for intermediate- and high-risk forms, but its effectiveness is influenced by limited access, variable tolerance, treatment resistance, and healthcare system disruptions. <b>Material and Methods:</b> This retrospective study aimed to identify prognostic factors for survival with an additional assessment of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although w…