Prevention of Recurrence With Epirubicin and Lactobacillus Casei After Transurethral Resection of Bladder Cancer

2008146 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Seiji Naito · Kyushu University

Hirofumi Koga · Kyushu University

Akito Yamaguchi · Harasanshin Hospital

Naohiro Fujimoto · University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan

Yoshihiro Hasui · Miyazaki Welfare Medical College

Hiroshi Kuramoto · Nagasaki Rousai Hospital

Atsushi Iguchi

Abstract

Intravesical instillation of epirubicin plus oral administration of Lactobacillus casei preparation is a novel, promising treatment for preventing recurrence after transurethral resection for superficial bladder cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Polyamine Metabolism and Applications Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 179, Issue 2, pp. 485-490

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.09.031

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