Latin American Consensus for the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients With Metastatic/Locally Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Urothelial cancer accounts for approximately 3% of new cancer cases worldwide, with a high burden of disease in countries with medium and low human development indexes where its incidence and mortality are increasing. The purpose of this consensus is to develop statements on the evaluation and treatment of locally advanced and metastatic urothelial carcinoma that would further guide the clinical practice in Latin America.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was conducted by an independent team of methodologists. Then, a modified Delphi method was developed with clinical specialists from different Latin American countries.

Results

Forty-two consensus statements, based on evidence, were developed to address the staging, the evaluation (suitability for

SUBMITTER: Manneh Kopp R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824386 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature