Originally presented April 24, 2019 as part of the UNC Cancer Network Medical and Surgical Oncology Lecture Series. Course expired August 13, 2020.
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Presenter
Raj S. Pruthi, MD
Chair, Department of Urology
Professor, Urologic Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Improving Outcomes in Radical Cystectomy
The lecture will evaluate the recent improvements in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer (including peri-operative chemotherapy and robotic surgery) and will describe some of the obstacles to providing optimal care that still exist.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the advances in surgical treatment of invasive bladder.
- Understand obstacles to optimal outcomes in bladder cancer patients.
- Identify the advances in the peri-operative management of cystectomy patients.
Credits Offered
- 1.0 ANCC (CNE) hours of study.
- 1 ASRT Category A CE Credit
- 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.0 ACPE CE Credit
- General Participation
Accreditation
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Disclaimer
Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.