Prognostic Risk Stratification of Patients with Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder with Recurrence After Radical Cystectomy

Abstract

Our data confirm that recurrent urothelial carcinoma after radical cystectomy is a highly aggressive, lethal disease. Seven clinicopathological factors were identified that predicted post-recurrence overall survival. Our risk model based on the 4 variables could be useful to provide relevant prognostic information to patients and physicians, and better stratify patients in clinical trials.