Bayesian network analysis of open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have performed the direct and network meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted (RARC) versus laparoscopic (LRC) versus open radical cystectomy (ORC) for bladder cancer (BCa).

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase was performed up until Dec 20, 2019. Outcome indexes include oncologic outcomes (the recurrence rate, mortality), pathologic outcomes (lymph node yield (LNY), positive lymph node (PLN), positive surgical margins (PSM)), perioperative outcomes (operating time (OP), estimated blood loss (EBL), blood transfusion rate, the length of hospital stay (LOS) and the time to regular diet) and postoperative 90-day complications.

Results

We have analyzed 6 RCTs, 23 prospective studies, and 25 retrospec

SUBMITTER: Dong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7769378 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature