A nomogram based on the red cell distribution width to lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic tool for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: a retrospective study

Key Points

• RLR serves as a potential independent prognostic indicator for tumor recurrence in patients with NMIBC.
• Patients with elevated RLR after TURBT show a significantly higher risk of tumor recurrence, enhancing risk stratification.
• Observational analysis of preoperative data demonstrates the effectiveness of an RLR-based nomogram for predicting outcomes.
• Potential impact includes better management strategies for NMIBC, though further validation is needed.