Trimodality treatment in the conservative management of infiltrating bladder cancer: A critical review of the literature

Although radical cystectomy is still the treatment of choice for patients with infiltrating bladder cancer, there is growing evidence of the effectiveness of a conservative approach. Developed as a treatment of need for elderly or unfit patients unable to undergo radical cystectomy, conservative therapy is becoming a true alternative to surgery for highly selected patients. Although transurethral bladder resection, external radiotherapy and...