Energy source comparison in en-bloc resection of bladder tumors: subanalysis of a single-center prospective randomized study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Different energy sources are employed to perform en-bloc transurethral resection of bladder tumor (ERBT). No study compared different energy sources in ERBT. The aim is to compare the different ERBT sources in terms of pathological, surgical and postoperative outcomes.

Methods

This is a sub-analysis of a prospective randomized trial enrolling patients submitted to ERBT vs conventional TURBT from 03/2018 to 06/2021 (NCT04712201). 180 patients enrolled in ERBT group were randomized 1:1:1 to receive monopolar (m-ERBT), bipolar (b-ERBT) or thulium laser (l-ERBT). Endpoints were the comparison between energies in term of pathological analysis, intra, and post-operative outcomes.

Results

49 (35%) m-ERBT, 45 (32.1%) b-ERBT, and 46 (32.9%) l-ERBT were included in fina

SUBMITTER: Diana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9152642 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature