Risk factors follow-up and treatment of urethral recurrence following radical cystectomy and urinary diversion for bladder cancer: a meta-analysis of 9498 patients

摘要

PurposePatients frequently undergo radical cystectomy and urinary diversion for treatment of bladder cancer. However, they remain at risk of urethral recurrence (UR). Studies have determined various risk factors leading to urethral recurrence. However, no publications have weighed the predictive values of these factors.