Clinical Experience with URO17® in the Diagnosis and Surveillance of Bladder Cancer

<b>Objective:</b> To describe the clinical use of URO17<sup>®</sup>, a noninvasive, urine-based immunocytochemistry assay targeting Keratin 17 (K17), as an adjunct to conventional diagnostic methods for urothelial carcinoma. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> These illustrative cases summarize the real-world use of URO17<sup>®</sup> in diagnostic workflows for patients presenting with hematuria and those undergoing surveillance for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Urine samples were processed via standard immunocytochemistry and interpreted alongside cystoscopic, cytological, and radiographic findings. <b>Discussion:</b> URO17<sup>®</sup> was used as a complementary diagnostic tool to help guide clinical management. Negative results supported deferral of invasive procedures in selected patients, while positive findings prompted further evaluation when standard tests were inconclusive. <b>Conclusions:</b> In the seven illustrative cases presented, URO17<sup>®</sup> aided clinical decision-making as part of routine diagnostic and surveillance workflows. The test's integration with existing cytology processes supports its potential role as a noninvasive adjunct for evaluating patients with suspected or recurrent urothelial carcinoma.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2025-11-16
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14228108
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Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
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Clinical Experience with URO17® in the Diagnosis and Surveillance of Bladder Cancer

Sepideh Gholami, Mehran Movassaghi, Nikhil Vasdev, Sasha Homayoun
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
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Clinical Experience with URO17® in the Diagnosis and Surveillance of Bladder Cancer

Sepideh Gholami, Mehran Movassaghi, Nikhil Vasdev, Sasha Homayoun
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Abstract

<b>Objective:</b> To describe the clinical use of URO17<sup>®</sup>, a noninvasive, urine-based immunocytochemistry assay targeting Keratin 17 (K17), as an adjunct to conventional diagnostic methods for urothelial carcinoma. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> These illustrative cases summarize the real-world use of URO17<sup>®</sup> in diagnostic workflows for patients presenting with hematuria and those undergoing surveillance for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Urine samples were processed via standard immunocytochemistry and interpreted alongside cystoscopic, cytological, and radiographic findings. <b>Discussion:</b> URO17<sup>®</sup> was used as a complementary diagnostic tool to help guide clinical management. Negative results supported deferral of invasive procedures in selected patients, while positive findings prompted further evaluation when standard tests were inconclusive. <b>Conclusions:</b> In the seven illustrative cases presented, URO17<sup>®</sup> aided clinical decision-making as part of routine diagnostic and surveillance workflows. The test's integration with existing cytology processes supports its potential role as a noninvasive adjunct for evaluating patients with suspected or recurrent urothelial carcinoma.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 14(22)
Southern New Hampshire University (US), Saint John's Health Center (US), East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (GB), Silicon Valley University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 44%
Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
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