ReviewCurrent urology reports2020
Blue Light Cystoscopy: Indications and Outcomes.
Review in Current urology reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Field cancerization in urothelial carcinoma: molecular alterations and clinical implications.Journal of Cancer · 2026Review
- Immune Contexture Changes Following Blue Light Cystoscopy with Hexaminolevulinate in Bladder Cancer.European urology open science · 2023Article
- The use of blue-light cystoscopy in the detection and surveillance of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer.Current urology · 2022Article
- Identification of a naturally-occurring canine model for early detection and intervention research in high grade urothelial carcinoma.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewIt has been firmly established that hexaminolevulinate-assisted blue light cystoscopy (HAL-BLC) reduces cancer recurrence rates. This review explores the impact of HAL-BLC on other meaningful outcomes in patients with bladder cancer, including disease progression, and earlier detection of disease at the time of surveillance cystoscopy. RECENT
findingsA randomized clinical trial confirmed earlier implementation of HAL-BLC at the time of surveillance cystoscopy increased identification of cancerous lesions, including those of high grade, when compared with white light cystoscopy. In addition, the evidence is evolving that the use of HAL-BLC at the time of endoscopic treatment of high-risk tumors may lead to lower rates of progression to muscle invasion, and this in part may be due to better risk stratification leading to changes in treatment plan. The clinical contexts for the use of HAL-BLC are broader than prior knowledge. It is also becoming more clear that the positive impact of HAL-BLC is likely more than just reducing cancer recurrence rates, and patients would benefit from the technology at many time points in the management and follow-up of their disease.
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