Urinary Biomarkers: Is the Era of Exclusive Follow-Up Cystoscopy Coming to an End? A Mini-Review of Emerging Molecular Diagnostics and Risk-Stratified Surveillance
Published on: 8th April, 2026
Bladder cancer is among the most costly malignancies to treat, primarily due to the high rate of recurrence for Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) and the subsequent necessity for lifelong cystoscopic surveillance. Although cystoscopy is widely regarded as the gold standard, it is an invasive procedure that can be costly and is associated with patient discomfort and anxiety. In recent years, a novel generation of urinary biomarkers (comprising genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic assays) has emerged, exhibiting diagnostic capabilities that increasingly challenge the prevailing role of cystoscopy in surveillance protocols. This mini-review examines the landscape of FDA-approved and emerging urinary biomarkers, compares their diagnostic accuracy, evaluates the first randomized controlled trials supporting biomarker-guided surveillance, and proposes a risk-stratified algorithm for the future integration of urinary biomarkers into clinical practice.
Assessment of the Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion
Published on: 24th June, 2026
Radical cystectomy with urinary diversion is the standard treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The impact of the type of urinary diversion on quality of life (QoL) remains debated. This cross-sectional study assessed QoL in 57 patients who underwent radical cystectomy between 2014 and 2022 at two urology departments in Rabat, Morocco, using the Bladder Cancer Index (BCI), the SF-36, and the Body Image Scale (BIS). Multiple linear regression identified socioeconomic status, body image perception, urinary discomfort, and comorbidities as the main determinants of QoL, with the type of urinary diversion playing an indirect role mediated through these factors. These findings underscore the need for a multidimensional approach when evaluating and optimizing QoL outcomes after radical cystectomy.
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