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The 2021 Updated European Association of Urology Guidelines on Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

Richard Cathomas, Anja Lorch, Harman Max Bruins, Éva Compérat, Nigel C. Cowan, Jason A. Efstathiou, Rainer Fietkau, Georgios Gakis, Virginia Hernández, Estefania Linares Espinós, Y. Neuzillet, María J. Ribal, Mathieu Rouanne, George N. Thalmann, Antoine G. van der Heijden, Erik Veskimäe, J. Alfred Witjes, Matthew I. Milowsky

European Urology · 2021

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Summary

This 2021 European Association of Urology guideline document presents a comprehensive update on the clinical management of metastatic urothelial carcinoma, synthesising current evidence on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment strategies. The guidelines appear to incorporate recent advances in systemic therapy, immunotherapy, and multimodal approaches to treatment selection. As a clinical guideline rather than primary research, it serves to standardise care practices across European urological centres.

UK applicability

These European Association of Urology guidelines are directly applicable to UK urological practice, as the UK participates in evidence harmonisation with European specialist societies. UK practitioners would use these recommendations to inform treatment algorithms and inform patients of standard-of-care options.

Key measures

Treatment protocols, diagnostic criteria, prognostic factors, and therapeutic outcomes in metastatic urothelial carcinoma management

Outcomes reported

The paper reports updated clinical guidelines and recommendations for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma based on contemporary evidence review.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Guideline
Study design
Guideline
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Europe
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.eururo.2021.09.026
Catalogue ID
SNmoh0dusg-l31f4a

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