Health-Related Quality of Life after Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer
Joint Authors
Shih, Cheryl
Porter, Michael P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
With multiple options for urinary diversion after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer that have comparable cancer control and complication rates, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has become an important consideration.
This article reviews the methods for defining HRQOL, the challenges in measuring HRQOL in bladder cancer, and the literature comparing HRQOL after various methods of urinary diversion.
Recent contributions include the validation of HRQOL instruments specific to bladder cancer and the publication of several prospective studies measuring HRQOL outcomes after cystectomy and urinary diversion.
There is no convincing evidence from existing literature that any particular method of urinary diversion offers superior HRQOL outcomes.
Rather, there is growing evidence that good HRQOL can be achieved with patient education and consideration of each patient's clinical and psychosocial situation.
Future research should utilize the validated bladder cancer specific HRQOL instruments and perhaps explore the impact of preoperative counseling on postoperative HRQOL.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shih, Cheryl& Porter, Michael P.. 2011. Health-Related Quality of Life after Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shih, Cheryl& Porter, Michael P.. Health-Related Quality of Life after Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer. Advances in Urology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492850
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shih, Cheryl& Porter, Michael P.. Health-Related Quality of Life after Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer. Advances in Urology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492850
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492850