Abstract

SAGUE DOIMEADIOS, Kenia et al. Photodynamic therapy biological action on bladder cancer. ccm [online]. 2019, vol.23, n.2, pp. 585-598.  Epub Sep 30, 2019. ISSN 1560-4381.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDD) is a tumor cell destruction treatment, harmless for surrounding normal tissues. It is based on photosensitizing components combined with different types of lights (LED lamps), which generate a big amount of energy with specific wavelengths. It is applied over several genitourinary tumors. It shows the 6th place of worldwide frequency with predominant appearance on bladder neoplasm superficial tumors. Photodynamic diagnosis is superior to white light cystoscopy, according to clinical trials comparisons and individual statistics for pathology detection. Before creating clinical definition guidelines, current data must be carefully analyzed for clearer treatment stages such as: tumor progression, disease-free interval and survival.

Keywords : photodynamic therapy; bladder cancer; clinical trial.

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