Bladder cancer has high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Its incidence is high in western countries and has shown an increasing trend in China. While radical cystectomy combined with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is the standard treatment for bladder cancer,the optimal range of PLND remains controversial. In addition,the prognostic value of lymph node factors is also unclear. This article reviews research advances in PLND.
Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae. 2020 Apr 28 [Epub]
Fei Wang, Cai-Peng Qin, Wen-Bo Yang, Shi-Jun Liu, Tao Xu
Department of Urinary Surgery,Peking University People's Hospital,Beijing 100032,China.