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Oncologist ; 2024 Jul 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38956801

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: To examine the agreement of different calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) formulas and measured creatinine clearance (CrCI) at the primary diagnosis of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a multicenter analysis of patients with MIBC, treated with cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and radical cystectomy (RC), or with RC alone, between 2011 and 2021. Baseline eGFR was computed using 4 calculated serum equations including Cockcroft-Gault (CG), MDRD, CKD-EPI 2009, and race-free CKD-EPI 2021. To examine the association between calculated eGFR and measured CrCI, subgroup analyses were performed among patients in whom measured 24-hour urine CrCl was determined. Cisplatin-ineligibility was defined as CrCI and/or eGFR < 60 mL/minute per 1.73 m2. RESULTS: Of 956 patients, 30.0%, 33.3%, 31.9%, and 27.7% were found to be cisplatin-ineligible by the CG, MDRD, CKD-EPI, and race-free CKD-EPI equations (P = .052). The concordance between calculated eGFR formulas was rated substantial (Cohen's kappa (k): 0.66-0.95). Among the subgroup (n = 245) with measured CrCl, 37 (15.1%) patients had a CrCI less than 60 mL/minute. Concordance between measured CrCl and calculated eGFR was poor (ĸ: 0.29-0.40). All calculated eGFR formulas markedly underestimated the measured CrCI. Specifically, 78%-87.5% of patients with a calculated eGFR between 40 and 59 mL/minute exhibited a measured CrCI ≥ 60 mL/minute. CONCLUSIONS: Comparing calculated eGFR formulas, similar percentages of patients with MIBC were deemed cisplatin-ineligible. However, a significant number of patients could be upgraded by being cisplatin-fit based on measured CrCI, particularly when the calculated eGFR was falling within the gray range of 40-59 mL/minute.

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JNCI Cancer Spectr ; 8(3)2024 Apr 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38627238

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: This Phase 1b/2 study assessed the efficacy in terms of objective response rate (ORR) of the FGFR1/2/3 kinase inhibitor derazantinib as monotherapy or in combination with atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) and FGFR1-3 genetic aberrations (FGFR1-3GA). METHODS: This multicenter, open-label study comprised 5 substudies. In Substudies 1 and 5, patients with mUC with FGFR1-3GA received derazantinib monotherapy (300 mg QD in Substudy 1, 200 mg BID in Substudy 5). In Substudy 2, patients with any solid tumor received atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks plus derazantinib 200 or 300 mg QD. In Substudy 3, patients with mUC harboring FGFR1-3GA received derazantinib 200 mg BID plus atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks. In Substudy 4, patients with FGFR inhibitor-resistant mUC harboring FGFR1-3GA received derazantinib 300 mg QD monotherapy or derazantinib 300 mg QD plus atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks. RESULTS: The ORR for Substudies 1 and 5 combined was 4/49 (8.2%, 95% confidence interval = 2.3% to 19.6%), which was based on 4 partial responses. The ORR in Substudy 4 was 1/7 (14.3%, 95% confidence interval = 0.4% to 57.9%; 1 partial response for derazantinib 300 mg monotherapy, zero for derazantinib 300 mg plus atezolizumab 1200 mg). In Substudy 2, derazantinib 300 mg plus atezolizumab 1200 mg was identified as a recommended dose for Phase 2. Only 2 patients entered Substudy 3. CONCLUSIONS: Derazantinib as monotherapy or in combination with atezolizumab was well-tolerated but did not show sufficient efficacy to warrant further development in mUC. Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04045613, EudraCT 2019-000359-15.


Subject(s)
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3 , Humans , Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use , Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/administration & dosage , Male , Female , Aged , Middle Aged , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3/genetics , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3/antagonists & inhibitors , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1/genetics , Aged, 80 and over , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2/genetics , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2/antagonists & inhibitors , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/drug therapy , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/pathology , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/genetics , Urologic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Urologic Neoplasms/pathology , Urologic Neoplasms/genetics , Adult , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/genetics , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/secondary
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Eur Urol ; 83(1): 10-14, 2023 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36511268

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In KEYNOTE-564, adjuvant pembrolizumab, a PD-1 antibody, significantly improved disease-free survival (DFS) in localised clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) with a high risk of relapse. In 2021, the European Association of Urology RCC Guidelines Panel issued a weak recommendation for adjuvant pembrolizumab for high-risk ccRCC as defined by the trial until final overall survival data and results from other trials were available. Meanwhile, the primary DFS endpoints were not met for adjuvant atezolizumab (PD-L1 inhibitor; IMmotion010), adjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab (CheckMate 914), or perioperative nivolumab (PROSPER). Owing to heterogeneity, a meta-analysis is not recommended. Pembrolizumab remains the only immune checkpoint inhibitor currently recommended in this setting. Overall survival data are immature and biomarkers to predict outcome are lacking. Uncertainty exists and overtreatment is occurring. Treatment decisions should be made with caution and with the involvement of each patient. PATIENT SUMMARY: New results from three trials of immunotherapy after surgery for kidney cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence showed no improvement with these treatments. These results are in contrast to an earlier study that showed that the antibody pembrolizumab did extend the time before kidney cancer recurrence, even though it is not yet clear if overall survival is longer. Thus, we cautiously recommend pembrolizumab as additional treatment in high-risk kidney cancer after surgery, but patient preference should be carefully considered and the risk of overtreatment should be discussed.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Humans , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/therapy , Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Nivolumab/therapeutic use
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Eur Urol ; 83(2): 97-100, 2023 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36435661

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The fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of urogenital tumours published in 2022 will be implemented in the European Association of Urology guidelines on renal cell carcinoma for 2023. Here we provide an update summarising changes in the new WHO classification of renal tumours from a clinician perspective.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Humans , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Urologists , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , World Health Organization
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Eur Urol ; 83(1): 3-5, 2023 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36253306

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Over the past decade, only minor changes have been introduced in the TNM staging system for renal cancer. Conversely, many milestones and modifications in management of the disease have been achieved, especially for patients with locally advanced and metastatic cancers. The European Association of Urology guidelines panel proposes a new TNM classification scheme for staging of renal cell carcinoma to reflect these breakthrough clinical improvements.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Humans , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Neoplasm Staging , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology
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Eur Urol ; 82(4): 399-410, 2022 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35346519

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CONTEXT: The European Association of Urology (EAU) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Guideline Panel has prepared evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the management of RCC. OBJECTIVE: To present a summary of the 2022 RCC guideline, which is based on a standardised methodology including systematic reviews (SRs) and provides transparent and reliable evidence for the management of RCC. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: For the 2022 update, a new literature search was carried out with a cutoff date of May 28, 2021, covering the Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. The data search focused on randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and retrospective or controlled comparator-arm studies, SRs, and meta-analyses. Evidence synthesis was conducted using modified GRADE criteria as outlined for all the EAU guidelines. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: All chapters of the RCC guideline were updated on the basis of a structured literature assessment, and clinical practice recommendations were developed. The majority of the studies included were retrospective with matched or unmatched cohorts and were based on single- or multi-institution data or national registries. The exception was systemic treatment of metastatic RCC, for which there are several large RCTs, resulting in recommendations that are based on higher levels of evidence. CONCLUSIONS: The 2022 RCC guidelines have been updated by a multidisciplinary panel of experts using the highest methodological standards. These guidelines provide the most reliable contemporary evidence base for the management of RCC in 2022. PATIENT SUMMARY: The European Association of Urology panel for guidelines on kidney cancer has thoroughly evaluated the research data available to establish up-to-date international standards for the care of patients with kidney cancer.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/therapy , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Kidney Neoplasms/therapy
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Urologe A ; 61(3): 311-322, 2022 Mar.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35157098

ABSTRACT

Novel approaches to molecular tumor profiling evaluate DNA, RNA and protein alterations to create a detailed molecular map that enables precise and personalized treatment decisions. As the field of molecular profiling is constantly evolving, the training and networking of doctors is of decisive importance. Through the establishment of precision medicine with precision oncological consultations supported by interdisciplinary molecular tumor boards, many patients with difficult to treat tumor diseases can be advised and treated. Many pathophysiological relationships in progressive tumors can be elucidated resulting in new therapeutic options for the profiled patients; however, understanding the complex mutational profiles remains a very demanding task that requires a suitably trained and committed team that should be in close contact with the scientific advancements in precision oncology.


Subject(s)
Precision Medicine , Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant , Humans , Male , Medical Oncology , Mutation , Pathology, Molecular , Precision Medicine/methods , Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant/diagnosis , Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant/genetics , Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant/therapy
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Eur Urol ; 81(2): 134-137, 2022 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34920897

ABSTRACT

Adjuvant treatment of nonmetastatic high-risk renal cell carcinoma is an unmet medical need. In the past, several tyrosine kinase inhibitor trials have failed to demonstrate an improvement of disease-free survival (DFS) in this setting. Only one trial (S-TRAC) provided evidence for improved DFS with sunitinib but without an overall survival (OS) signal. Keynote-564 is the first trial of an immune checkpoint inhibitor that significantly improved DFS with adjuvant pembrolizumab, a programmed death receptor-1 antibody, in clear cell renal cell carcinoma with a high risk of relapse. The intention-to-treat population, which included a group of patients after metastasectomy and no evidence of disease (M1 NED), had a significant DFS benefit. The OS data are not mature as yet. The Renal Cell Carcinoma Guideline Panel issues a weak recommendation for the adjuvant use of pembrolizumab for high-risk clear cell renal carcinoma, as defined by the trial until final OS data are available. However, the trial reilluminates the discussion on when and in whom metastasectomy should be performed. Here, caution is necessary not to perform metastasectomy in patients with poor prognostic features and rapid progressive disease, which must be excluded by a confirmatory scan of disease status prior to planned metastasectomy. PATIENT SUMMARY: New data from the adjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitor trial with pembrolizumab (a programmed death receptor-1 antibody) for the treatment of high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) after surgery showed that the drug prolonged the period of being cancer free significantly, although whether it prolonged survival remained uncertain. Consequently, pembrolizumab is cautiously recommended as additional (ie, adjuvant) treatment in high-risk ccRCC after kidney cancer surgery.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Chemotherapy, Adjuvant , Female , Humans , Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/drug therapy , Receptors, Death Domain
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Eur Urol ; 80(4): 393-397, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34074559

ABSTRACT

The recent randomized controlled phase III CLEAR trial results are the last to complement immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based doublet combination therapies for treatment-naïve metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. The CLEAR trial demonstrated an improved progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and an objective response rate (ORR) benefit for the combination of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab over sunitinib. The CheckMate-9ER trial update demonstrated an ongoing PFS, OS, and quality-of-life benefit for cabozantinib plus nivolumab over sunitinib as did the update of Keynote-426 for axitinib plus pembrolizumab in the intention-to-treat population, with a PFS benefit seen across all International Metastatic Database Consortium (IMDC) subgroups. In the IMDC intermediate- and poor-risk groups, the CheckMate-214 trial of ipilimumab plus nivolumab confirmed the OS benefit with a PFS plateauing after 30 months. The RCC Guidelines Panel recommends three tyrosine kinase inhibitors + ICI combinations of axitinib plus pembrolizumab, cabozantinib plus nivolumab, and lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab across all IMDC risk groups in advanced first-line RCC, and dual immunotherapy of ipilimumab and nivolumab in IMDC intermediate- and poor-risk groups. PATIENT SUMMARY: New data from combination trials with immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced kidney cancer confirm a survival benefit for lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab, cabozantinib plus nivolumab (with improved quality-of-life), axitinib plus pembrolizumab, and ipilimumab plus nivolumab. These combination therapies are recommended as first-line treatment for advanced kidney cancer.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Axitinib , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy , Humans , Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors , Ipilimumab/therapeutic use , Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy , Nivolumab/therapeutic use , Standard of Care , Sunitinib/therapeutic use
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Eur Urol ; 79(3): 339-342, 2021 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33357997

ABSTRACT

Longer follow-up and new trial data from phase 3 randomised controlled trials investigating immune checkpoint blockade (PD-1 or its ligand PD-L1) in advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have recently become available. The CheckMate 9ER trial demonstrated an improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) benefit for the combination of cabozantinib plus nivolumab. A Keynote-426 update demonstrated an ongoing OS benefit for pembrolizumab plus axitinib in the intention-to-treat population, with a PFS benefit seen across all International Metastatic Database Consortium (IMDC) subgroups, while an update of CheckMate 214 confirmed the long-term benefit of ipilimumab plus nivolumab in IMDC intermediate and poor risk patients. The RCC Guidelines Panel continues to recommend these tyrosine kinase inhibitors + immunotherapy (IO) combination across IMDC risk groups in advanced first-line RCC and dual immunotherapy of ipilimumab and nivolumab in IMDC intermediate and poor risk. PATIENT SUMMARY: New data from trials of immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced kidney cancer confirm a survival benefit with the combination of cabozantinib plus nivolumab and pembrolizumab plus axitinib and ipilimumab plus nivolumab. These combination therapies are recommended as first-line treatment for advanced kidney cancer.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Urology , Anilides/therapeutic use , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use , Axitinib , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy , Humans , Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors , Ipilimumab/therapeutic use , Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy , Nivolumab/therapeutic use , Pyridines/therapeutic use , Sunitinib/therapeutic use
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Eur Urol Oncol ; 3(4): 433-452, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32245655

ABSTRACT

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Guideline Panel performed a protocol-driven systematic review (SR) on thermal ablation (TA) compared with partial nephrectomy (PN) for T1N0M0 renal masses, in order to provide evidence to support its recommendations. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and only comparative studies published between 2000 and 2019 were included. Twenty-six nonrandomised comparative studies were included, recruiting a total of 167 80 patients. Risk of bias (RoB) assessment revealed high or uncertain RoB across all studies, with the vast majority being retrospective, observational studies with poorly matched controls and short follow-up. Limited data showed TA to be safe, but its long-term oncological effectiveness compared with PN remains uncertain. A quality assessment of pre-existing SRs (n=11) on the topic, using AMSTAR, revealed that all SRs had low confidence rating, with all but two SRs being rated critically low. In conclusion, the current data are inadequate to make any strong and clear conclusions regarding the clinical effectiveness of TA for treating T1N0M0 renal masses compared with PN. Therefore, TA may be cautiously considered an alternative to PN for T1N0M0 renal masses, but patients must be counselled carefully regarding the prevailing uncertainties. We recommend specific steps to improve the evidence base based on robust primary and secondary studies. PATIENT SUMMARY: In this report, we looked at the literature to determine the effectiveness of thermoablation (TA) in the treatment of small kidney tumours compared with surgical removal. We found that TA could cautiously be offered as an option due to many remaining uncertainties regarding its effectiveness.


Subject(s)
Ablation Techniques , Kidney Neoplasms/therapy , Nephrectomy , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Nephrectomy/methods , Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Eur Urol Oncol ; 3(1): 57-72, 2020 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31171501

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CONTEXT: Little is known about the natural history of sporadic angiomyolipomas (AMLs); there is uncertainty regarding the indications of treatment and treatment options. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the indications, effectiveness, harms, and follow-up of different management modalities for sporadic AML to provide guidance for clinical practice. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A systematic review of the literature was undertaken, incorporating Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library (from 1 January 1990 to 30 June 2017), in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. No restriction on study design was imposed. Patients with sporadic AML were included. The main interventions included active surveillance, surgery (nephron-sparing surgery and radical nephrectomy), selective arterial embolisation, and percutaneous or laparoscopic thermal ablations (radiofrequency, microwaves, or cryoablation). The outcomes included indications for active treatment, AML growth rate, AML recurrence rate, risk of bleeding, post-treatment renal function, adverse events of treatments, and modalities of follow-up. Risk of bias assessment was performed using standard Cochrane methods. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Among 2704 articles identified, 43 were eligible for inclusion (zero randomised controlled trials, nine nonrandomised comparative retrospective studies, and 34 single-arm case series). Most studies were retrospective and uncontrolled, and had a moderate to high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS: In active surveillance series, spontaneous bleeding was reported in 2% of patients and active treatment was undertaken in 5%. Active surveillance is the most chosen option in 48% of the cases, followed by surgery in 31% and selective arterial embolisation in 17% of the cases. Selective arterial embolisation appeared to reduce AML volume but required secondary treatment in 30% of the cases. Surgery (particularly nephron-sparing surgery) was the most effective treatment in terms of recurrence and need for secondary procedures. Thermal ablation was an infrequent option. The association between AML size and the risk of bleeding remained unclear; as such the traditional 4-cm cut-off should not per se trigger active treatment. In spite of the limitations and uncertainties relating to the evidence base, the findings may be used to guide and inform clinical practice, until more robust data emerge. PATIENT SUMMARY: Sporadic angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign tumour of the kidney consisting of a mixture of blood vessels, fat, and muscle. Large tumours may have a risk of spontaneous bleeding. However, the size beyond which these tumours need to be treated remains unclear. Most small AMLs can be monitored without any active treatment. For those who need treatment, options include surgical removal of the tumour or stopping its blood supply (selective embolisation). Surgery has a lower recurrence rate and lower need for a repeat surgical procedure.


Subject(s)
Angiomyolipoma/therapy , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/therapy , Kidney Neoplasms/therapy , Kidney/pathology , Angiomyolipoma/pathology , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Europe , Female , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Retrospective Studies
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Eur Urol ; 76(2): 151-156, 2019 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31151678

ABSTRACT

Recent randomised trials have demonstrated a survival benefit for a front-line ipilimumab and nivolumab combination therapy, and pembrolizumab and axitinib combination therapy in metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. The European Association of Urology Guidelines Panel has updated its recommendations based on these studies. PATIENT SUMMARY: Pembrolizumab plus axitinib is a new standard of care for patients diagnosed with kidney cancer spread outside the kidney and who did not receive any prior treatment for their cancer (treatment naïve). This applies to all risk groups as determined by the International Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Database Consortium criteria.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy , Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy , Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/administration & dosage , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects , Axitinib/administration & dosage , Bevacizumab/administration & dosage , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/secondary , Humans , Ipilimumab/administration & dosage , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Nivolumab/administration & dosage , Sunitinib/therapeutic use
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Eur Urol ; 75(5): 799-810, 2019 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30803729

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CONTEXT: The European Association of Urology Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Guideline Panel has prepared evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the management of RCC. OBJECTIVE: To provide an updated RCC guideline based on standardised methodology including systematic reviews, which is robust, transparent, reproducible, and reliable. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: For the 2019 update, evidence synthesis was undertaken based on a comprehensive and structured literature assessment for new and relevant data. Where necessary, formal systematic reviews adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were undertaken. Relevant databases (Medline, Cochrane Libraries, trial registries, conference proceedings) were searched until June 2018, including randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and retrospective or controlled studies with a comparator arm, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Where relevant, risk of bias (RoB) assessment, and qualitative and quantitative syntheses of the evidence were performed. The remaining sections of the document were updated following a structured literature assessment. Clinical practice recommendations were developed and issued based on the modified GRADE framework. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: All chapters of the RCC guidelines were updated based on a structured literature assessment, for prioritised topics based on the availability of robust data. For RCTs, RoB was low across studies. For most non-RCTs, clinical and methodological heterogeneity prevented pooling of data. The majority of included studies were retrospective with matched or unmatched cohorts, based on single- or multi-institutional data or national registries. The exception was for the treatment of metastatic RCC, for which there were several large RCTs, resulting in recommendations based on higher levels of evidence. CONCLUSIONS: The 2019 RCC guidelines have been updated by the multidisciplinary panel using the highest methodological standards. These guidelines provide the most reliable contemporary evidence base for the management of RCC in 2019. PATIENT SUMMARY: The European Association of Urology Renal Cell Carcinoma Guideline Panel has thoroughly evaluated the available research data on kidney cancer to establish international standards for the care of kidney cancer patients.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell/therapy , Kidney Neoplasms/therapy , Nephrectomy/methods , Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/therapeutic use , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/secondary , Chemotherapy, Adjuvant , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/diagnosis , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Molecular Targeted Therapy , Watchful Waiting
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Eur Urol ; 74(6): 849-851, 2018 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30201510
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Eur Urol ; 74(6): 805-809, 2018 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30177291

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Cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN) has been the standard of care in patients with metastatic clear-cell renal cancer who present with the tumour in place. The CARMENA trial compared systemic therapy alone with CN followed by systemic therapy. This article outlines the new guidelines based on these data. PATIENT SUMMARY: The CARMENA trial demonstrates that immediate cytoreductive nephrectomy should no longer be considered the standard of care in patients diagnosed with intermediate and poor risk metastatic renal cell carcinoma when medical treatment is required. However, the psychological burden poor risk patients experience hearing that removal of their primary tumour will not be beneficial, should be carefully considered.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell/surgery , Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures/standards , Kidney Neoplasms/surgery , Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/surgery , Nephrectomy/standards , Urology/standards , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/secondary , Chemotherapy, Adjuvant , Clinical Decision-Making , Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic/standards , Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures/methods , Delphi Technique , Equivalence Trials as Topic , Europe , Evidence-Based Medicine/standards , Female , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/pathology , Nephrectomy/methods , Patient Selection , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Treatment Outcome
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Eur Urol ; 73(3): 311-315, 2018 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29223605

ABSTRACT

The randomised phase III clinical trial Checkmate-214 showed a survival superiority for the combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab when compared with the previous standard of care in first-line metastatic/advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) (Escudier B, Tannir NM, McDermott DF, et al. CheckMate 214: efficacy and safety of nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs sunitinib for treatment-naïve advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma, including IMDC risk and PD-L1 expression subgroups. LBA5, ESMO 2017, 2017). These results change the frontline standard of care for this disease and have implications for the selection of subsequent therapies. For this reason the European Association of Urology RCC guidelines have been updated. PATIENT SUMMARY: The European Association of Urology guidelines will be updated based on the results of the phase III Checkmate-214 clinical trial. The trial showed superior survival for a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab (IN), compared with the previous standard of care, in intermediate- and poor-risk patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. When IN is not safe or feasible, alternative agents such as sunitinib, pazopanib, and cabozantinib should be considered. Furthermore, at present, the data from the trial are immature in favourable-risk patients. Therefore, sunitinib or pazopanib remains the favoured agent for this subgroup of patients.

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Curr Opin Urol ; 28(1): 62-79, 2018 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29059103

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The incidence of kidney cancer rises globally with the highest rates in developed countries. This demonstrates the impact of advanced diagnostic imaging but also rising prevalence of modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and hypertension. A literature search was performed with focus on recent studies on risk factors related to lifestyle, medication and nutrition. Further we searched for the effect of cancer prevention strategies. RECENT FINDINGS: Overall, we included 76 studies of the past 5 years. Based on current evidence smoking tobacco, obesity and hypertension remain established risk factors for kidney cancer. Certain analgesics and consumption of processed meat have been linked to increase development of renal cell carcinoma, although data are limited. Fruits, fiber-rich vegetables, coffee and physical activity may have a protective effect against kidney cancer but causal conclusions are not yet supported. Significantly, there is an increasing evidence of inverse association between moderate alcohol consumption. SUMMARY: Overall evidence confirms an effective way to prevent the risk of kidney cancer is maintaining a healthy weight and avoid smoking. State policies should further ensure strategies to raise public awareness and support to adopt healthy lifestyles.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell/prevention & control , Kidney Neoplasms/prevention & control , Life Style , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/prevention & control , Analgesics/adverse effects , Antihypertensive Agents/adverse effects , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/diet therapy , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Exercise/physiology , Feeding Behavior/physiology , Humans , Hypertension/drug therapy , Hypertension/epidemiology , Incidence , Kidney/drug effects , Kidney/pathology , Kidney Neoplasms/diet therapy , Kidney Neoplasms/epidemiology , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/diet therapy , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/epidemiology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Obesity/epidemiology , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Risk Reduction Behavior , Smoking/epidemiology
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Int J Surg ; 42: 27-33, 2017 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28419885

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Most aspects of implant-assisted reconstruction of pelvic floor in males and females are under debate and the research is not standardized. Registries are supposed to shed light to the indications, surgical techniques and material properties and to establish a standardized evaluation. METHODS: A working group was formed to create an online platform for registration and outcome measurement of implant-assisted operations for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and female and male stress urinary incontinence (SUI). 20 patients with modified mesh materials were evaluated over 23 months follow up in the registry to prove the feasibility of the registry. For validation a previously published modified "satisfaction, anatomy, continence, safety - S.(A.)C.S score" was used. RESULTS: A consensus was met on definitions and classifications of patient variables, surgical procedures and implants, as well as outcome parameters (efficacy, continence, satisfaction, complications). Different subgroup modules were formed in accordance with treated condition. The maximum score of cure was reached by 25-100% of patients depending on the indication. CONCLUSION: A prospective registry in accordance with IDEAL-D framework is justified for the evaluation and regulation of implants for pelvic floor reconstruction.


Subject(s)
Pelvic Floor/surgery , Pelvic Organ Prolapse/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Prostheses and Implants , Registries , Surgical Mesh , Urinary Incontinence, Stress/surgery , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Feasibility Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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