Surgical Management of Urachal Cancer in Germany: A Nationwide Analysis From 2006 to 2022
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Urachal cancer is a rare but highly aggressive malignancy. This study examined current trends in the surgical management of urachal cancer in Germany. MATERIAL & METHODS: The nationwide German hospital billing database (Destatis) and German quality reports were analyzed from 2006 to 2022. Identification of trends over time was performed using linear regression models. RESULTS: Between 2006 and 2022, a total of 2593 cases were treated for urachal cancer in Germany. In 530 cases, a partial (n = 413) or radical (n = 117) cystectomy was performed. The share of partial cystectomy for treatment of urachal cancer increased from 52% in 2006 to 74% in 2022 (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of Surgical Oncology
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 8630–8635
- Publication date
- 1 June 2026
- Language
- EN