State of the Art in Bladder Cancer: Diagnostics and Treatment Strategies
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Nephrology & Urology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Urology, Humanitas Gavazzeni, 24125 Bergamo, BG, Italy
Interests: bladder cancer; prostate cancer; cystectomy; robot-assisted radical cystectomy; nephrectomy
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Dear Colleagues,
Bladder cancer continues to represent a complex and evolving area of urology, where innovation in diagnostics and treatment strategies is reshaping clinical practice. In recent years, technologies such as photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) and narrow-band imaging (NBI) have significantly improved visualization, allowing for the earlier and more accurate detection of tumors.
At the same time, there is growing interest in bladder-sparing approaches, supported by refined intravesical therapies like EMDA, which aim to preserve organ function without compromising oncological safety. Minimally invasive surgery—particularly robotic-assisted techniques, both multi-port and single-port—is increasingly used across all age groups, including elderly patients, with encouraging outcomes in terms of recovery and quality of life.
In parallel, systemic therapies are rapidly advancing. Immunotherapy is now a cornerstone in the treatment of advanced or BCG-unresponsive disease, and ongoing research continues to explore new combinations and biomarkers to guide patient selection.
This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality contributions that reflect the current landscape and future direction of bladder cancer management—from diagnosis to conservative strategies and surgical innovation. We welcome submissions that offer insight, evidence, and vision in addressing one of the most challenging urological malignancies.
Prof. Dr. Angelo Porreca
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bladder cancer
- photodynamic diagnosis (PDD)
- bladder-sparing strategies
- robotic-assisted surgery
- single-port robotic cystectomy
- older patients
- immunotherapy
- intravesical therapy
- bladder preservation
- minimally invasive urology
- advanced bladder cancer
- diagnostic innovation
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