A novel transurethral resection technique for superficial flat bladder tumor: grasp and bite technique.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) can be a challenging procedure for an inexperienced surgeon. We suggest an easy technique for TURBT, which we have named the "grasp and bite" technique. We describe this technique and compare its effectiveness and safety with that of conventional TURBT.

Materials and methods

Monopolar TURBT (24-Fr Karl Storz) was performed in 35 patients who had superficial bladder tumors. After defining the tumor margin, the tumor and surrounding mucosa were grasped by use of a loop electrode and resectoscope sheath. With tight grasping, linear moving resection was performed. The patients' demographic, intraoperative, and postoperative data were analyzed between the conventional and grasp and bite TURBT groups.

Results

Of 35 pa

SUBMITTER: Oh KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4355434 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature