Hexvix plus Chemo

Eur Urol Focus. 2018 Jul;4(4):468-469. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.05.002. Epub 2018 Jun 22.

Abstract

While photodynamic diagnosis during transurethral resection of bladder tumor seems warranted only in seemingly high-risk cases, early intravesical instillation of chemotherapy is warranted in all low-risk cases. According to the latest randomized controlled trial, data may make sense also in intermediate- and high-risk cases.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravesical
  • Aminolevulinic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Aminolevulinic Acid / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Carbon Radioisotopes / pharmacology
  • Cystectomy / methods
  • Cystoscopy / methods*
  • Dissent and Disputes
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods
  • Early Medical Intervention / methods
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Image-Guided Biopsy*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder* / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder* / pathology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Aminolevulinic Acid
  • 5-aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester