A new technique for transurethral resection of bladder tumors: rotational tumor resection using a new arched electrode

J Urol. 1997 Jun;157(6):2225-6.

Abstract

Purpose: A new technique of transurethral resection of bladder tumors is described.

Materials and methods: A 2.5 cm. papillary, sessile bladder tumor was treated via a rotational resection technique with a new arched electrode to replace longitudinal resection using a conventional loop electrode.

Results: This method was easy to perform and allowed for en bloc resection of bladder tumor.

Conclusions: This rotational resection technique is useful for evaluation of pathological depth of tumors in resected specimens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrodes
  • Electrosurgery / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rotation
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*