Main epidemiological data on cases of malignant neoplasms of the bladder in Saint Petersburg in 2012–2021

Background. Bladder cancer is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract and one of the most common neoplasias in this group. The incidence and mortality rates of the population from bladder cancer differ significantly in different geographical regions of Russia.
Aim. To assess the main epidemiological indicators of malignant neoplasms of the bladder in residents of Saint Petersburg and the regions of Russia.
Materials and methods. The main epidemiological indicators of malignant bladder neoplasms in Saint Petersburg, Russia and individual federal districts for the period 2012–2021 were studied: crude and standardized rates of morbidity, mortality, prevalence, age structure of patients, the number of cases of diagnosis of the disease at various stages, indicators of one-year mortality and 5-year survival, data on completed cases of treatment of bladder neoplasms. Sources of information: Form No. 7 “Information on cases of malignant diseases” and the database of the Medical Information and Analytical Center (Saint Petersburg).
Results. During the period 2012–2021 in Russia, there was an increase in the incidence and prevalence of malignant neoplasms of the bladder. At the same time, mortality rates decreased, and 5-year survival rates increased. This fact indicates the effectiveness of the treatment of patients in this category. In more than 50 % of cases, the disease was detected at stage I of the pathological process, which is due to the proper level of diagnosis. The main medical and statistical indicators in patients with malignant bladder neoplasms in Saint Petersburg are comparable to the average Russian data, and in a number of parameters they exceed them.
Conclusion. Oncourological assistance to the population with malignant neoplasms of the bladder in Saint Petersburg is provided properly. The study of medical and statistical indicators in dynamics can be used to improve the algorithms of medical and diagnostic care for cancer patients.

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