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This analysis aims to evaluate survival outcomes after radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Japan.

April 10, 2026

Real‐World Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy for Muscle‐Invasive Bladder Cancer in Japan: A Nationwide Descriptive Study From the National Clinical Database

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This analysis aims to evaluate survival outcomes after radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Japan.
Nationwide descriptive analysis
Utilization of the National Clinical Database
Examination of patient characteristics and treatment patterns
Marked heterogeneity in survival outcomes observed
Variations in patient characteristics noted
Treatment patterns differ across regions

Abstract

This nationwide descriptive analysis provides a comprehensive snapshot of real-world survival after RC for MIBC in Japan. This nationwide data reveal marked heterogeneity in patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes, and provide a foundation for identifying clinically relevant hypotheses for future risk-adjusted analyses.

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Shingo Hatakeyama

Kyoko Yamamoto

Hiroyuki Yamamoto

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International Journal of Urology

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The University of Tokyo

Tohoku University

Nagoya City University

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Real‐World Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy for Muscle‐Invasive Bladder Cancer in Japan: A Nationwide Descriptive Study From the National Clinical Database

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