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Intra\u2010arterial chemotherapy (IAC), traditionally used in combination with radiotherapy, has shown potential as a local tumor control strategy. However, evidence of its use without concurrent radiation remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of palliative IAC (P\u2010IAC) without radiotherapy in elderly patients with MIBC and compared outcomes between RC and best supportive care (BSC).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n This retrospective study analyzed 137 patients \u2265\u200970\u2009years old with MIBC who were treated at a single institution between 2010 and 2025. The patients were categorized into three groups: P\u2010IAC (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u200943), RC (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u200951), and BSC (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u200943). Outcomes included the overall survival (OS), symptom\u2010free survival (SFS), and treatment\u2010related adverse events.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n The P\u2010IAC group demonstrated a significantly longer SFS (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.001) and OS (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u20090.01) compared with the BSC group and no statistically significant difference in OS compared with the RC group (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u20090.08). Notably, approximately 67% of patients with P\u2010IAC remained free of major clinical events at 60\u2009months although the sample size was limited. Many patients achieved bladder preservation without urinary diversion. Adverse events were manageable, with no treatment\u2010related mortality.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n P\u2010IAC without radiotherapy offers a promising treatment alternative for elderly patients with MIBC who are unfit for RC or systemic therapy. 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