Clinical Trials

Evaluation of the Benefit of Standard versus Extended Pelvic Lymphadenectomy at time of Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer

Study Title

Evaluation of the Benefit of Standard versus Extended Pelvic Lymphadenectomy at time of Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer

Purpose

To compare the effects of performing a standard lymph node removal versus an extended lymph node removal.

Eligibility

Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder that requires radical cystectomy

Plans for a cystectomy and lymph node dissection

No prior pelvic irradiation

Study Process

Patients will be randomized based on chemotherapy type, clinical stage, and performance status

Patients will be followed every 3 months for 3 years, then once a year until year 6