Clinical use of serum CA-125 levels in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.
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PURPOSE: It has recently been reported that serum CA-125 levels may serve as a prognostic indicator of extravesical disease in patients with bladder cancer. This study evaluated the role of CA-125 as a prognostic marker in patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder undergoing radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. METHODS: Ninety-two consecutive patients underwent planned radical cystectomy and urinary diversion with curative intent (2005-2006). Serum CA-125 levels were obtained in all patients and correlations were made to clinical and operative findings and pathological outcomes. Outcomes were evaluated with regard to normal vs. abnormal CA-125 values and with regard to absolute values of CA-125 levels. Results were also stratified by short-term recurrence rates. RESULTS: Mean CA-125 values varied significantly by pathological stage and by resectability. No patient (0/56) with organ-confined disease (
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kouba, EJ; Lentz, A; Wallen, EM; Pruthi, RS
Published Date
- September 2009
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 5
Start / End Page
- 486 - 490
PubMed ID
- 18555706
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1873-2496
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.urolonc.2008.03.019
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States