Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	91889
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Association between tobacco exposure and bladder cancer recurrence: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Lei Xiang, Qi-Qi Xie, Sisi Xu, Wen-Jie Ruan, Dong-Hui Xu, Yao-Yao Gan, Jia Zuo, Wen Jun Xu and Zhi-Peng Li
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Corresponding Author	Zhi-Peng Li, MD, Senior Editor, Surgeon, Teacher, School of Medicine, Taizhou University, No. 1139 Shifu Avenue, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang Province, China. lzpzhonghong@126.com
Key Words	Smoking; Bladder; Cancer; Recurrence; Progress
Core Tip	In this meta-analysis, 12 studies were included to investigate the connection between smoking and the prognosis of bladder cancer patients. The results showed that tobacco exposure was associated with a significantly greater recurrence rate and faster progression of bladder cancer than nonsmoking status. Subgroup analysis further revealed that current and former smokers had a greater risk of relapse than did never smokers, and non-Caucasians may be more susceptible to bladder cancer recurrence than Caucasians are. Therefore, smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer recurrence and progression, and cessation of smoking is recommended. Regular follow-up and treatment are crucial for reducing the risk of smoking.
Citation	Xiang L, Xie QQ, Xu SS, Ruan WJ, Xu DH, Gan YY, Zuo J, Xu WJ, Li ZP. Association between tobacco exposure and bladder cancer recurrence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Methodol 2024; In press

Received	2024-01-08 12:47
Peer-Review Started	2024-01-08 12:47
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Return for Revision	2024-02-06 07:41
Revised	2024-02-10 14:13
Second Decision	2024-03-28 01:51
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Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-03-28 06:36
Articles in Press	2024-03-28 06:36
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