Search Results - "Kassouf, Wassim"
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Role of neutrophil extracellular traps in radiation resistance of invasive bladder cancer
Published in Nature communications (13-05-2021)“…Radiation therapy (RT) is used in the management of several cancers; however, tumor radioresistance remains a challenge. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs)…”
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Prospective analysis of sensitivity and specificity of urinary cytology and other urinary biomarkers for bladder cancer
Published in Urologic oncology (01-02-2015)“…Abstract Introduction Although urinary cytology (C) is the most widely used noninvasive test for the detection and surveillance of bladder cancer (BC), it has…”
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Bladder cancer
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (03-12-2016)“…Summary Bladder cancer is a complex disease associated with high morbidity and mortality rates if not treated optimally. Awareness of haematuria as the major…”
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Repeat Transurethral Resection in Non–muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review
Published in European urology (01-06-2018)“…Initial treatment for most bladder cancers (BCs) involves transurethral resection (TUR) or tumours. Often more cancer is found after the initial treatment in…”
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Combined radiotherapy and immunotherapy in urothelial bladder cancer: harnessing the full potential of the anti-tumor immune response
Published in World journal of urology (01-05-2021)“…Purpose Radiotherapy (RT), as part of trimodal therapy, is an attractive alternative treatment in patients with urothelial muscle-invasive bladder cancer…”
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Guidelines for perioperative care after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS® ) society recommendations
Published in Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) (01-12-2013)“…Summary Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have significantly reduced complications and length of hospital stay after colorectal…”
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Systematic Review on the Fate of the Remnant Urothelium after Radical Cystectomy
Published in European urology (01-04-2017)“…Abstract Context Urothelial carcinoma is considered a pan-urothelial disease. As such, the remnant urothelium in the upper urinary tract and urethra following…”
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What Is the Significance of Variant Histology in Urothelial Carcinoma?
Published in European urology focus (15-07-2020)“…Urothelial carcinoma can exhibit a wide range of variant morphologies. Many variants present diagnostic challenges and carry clinical implications that inform…”
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The Role of HMGB1 in Radioresistance of Bladder Cancer
Published in Molecular cancer therapeutics (01-03-2016)“…Although radical cystectomy surgery is the standard-of-care for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, it entails complete removal of the bladder and surrounding…”
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Presence of lymphocytic infiltrate cytotoxic T lymphocyte CD3+, CD8+, and immunoscore as prognostic marker in patients after radical cystectomy
Published in PloS one (11-10-2018)“…Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs) has been shown to be essential to predict disease outcome in several types of cancers. Moreover, the distribution of…”
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Impact of Distal Ureter Management on Oncologic Outcomes Following Radical Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Published in European urology (01-01-2014)“…Abstract Background There is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal approach to the bladder cuff during radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper tract…”
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Conditional Survival After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Evidence for a Patient Changing Risk Profile over Time
Published in European urology (01-08-2014)“…Abstract Background Standard survival statistics do not take into consideration the changes in the weight of individual variables at subsequent times after the…”
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Effects of combined radiotherapy with immune checkpoint blockade on immunological memory in luminal-like subtype murine bladder cancer model
Published in Cancer biology & therapy (31-12-2024)“…MIBC is a highly lethal disease, and the patient survival rate has not improved significantly over the last decades. UPPL is a cell line that can be used to…”
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Conditional Survival After Radical Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Carcinoma
Published in European urology (01-04-2015)“…Abstract Background Conditional survival (CS) provides better estimates of the survival probability at each follow-up time, and its usefulness has been proven…”
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Critical analysis of quality of life and cost-effectiveness of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for patient’s undergoing urologic oncology surgery: a systematic review
Published in World journal of urology (01-06-2022)“…Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been implemented across a variety of disciplines to improve outcomes. Herein we describe the…”
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Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for bladder cancer: a comprehensive systematic review of the Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) performance and potential clinical applications
Published in Therapeutic Advances in Urology (2021)“…Background: The Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) score is a novel standardized approach to image and report bladder cancer (BC) with…”
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The immune mediated role of extracellular HMGB1 in a heterotopic model of bladder cancer radioresistance
Published in Scientific reports (23-04-2019)“…Radical cystectomy (RC) together with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection remains the standard treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). However,…”
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An Updated Critical Analysis of the Treatment Strategy for Newly Diagnosed High-grade T1 (Previously T1G3) Bladder Cancer
Published in European urology (01-01-2010)“…Abstract Context High-grade T1 (formerly T1G3) bladder cancer (BCa) has a high propensity to recur and progress. As a result, decisions pertaining to its…”
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Update on the management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Published in Canadian Urological Association journal (01-02-2010)“…Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is a heterogeneous population of tumours accounting for 80% of bladder cancers. Over the years, the management of…”
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Gender-specific Differences in Clinicopathologic Outcomes Following Radical Cystectomy: An International Multi-institutional Study of More Than 8000 Patients
Published in European urology (01-11-2014)“…Abstract Background The impact of gender on the staging and prognosis of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UCB) is insufficiently understood. Objective To…”
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