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Transurethral resection bladder tumour Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) is a procedure used to
diagnose bladder cancer and remove unusual growths or tumours on the
bladder wall. Your care will be adapted to meet your individual needs and
may differ from what is described here. So it's important that you follow your
surgeon's advice
About TURBT
The most common type of bladder cancer is caused by the uncontrolled
growth of the cells lining the bladder wall. If the cancer hasn't grown from
the bladder lining into the muscle of the bladder it is called superficial or
non-muscle invasive. Superficial bladder cancer can be treated by removing
it from the bladder wall. The procedure is called transurethral resection of
bladder tumour (TURBT).
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Q. What is the purpose ?
The surgery is done to remove small, shallow tumors from the inside surface of
the bladder for the treatment of non-invasive bladder cancer. It is also used to
biopsy for larger or aggressive cancers.
Q. How is it done ?
The tumors can be removed through a probe passed up through a cystoscope.
The tumors are then removed through the cystoscope and sent for microscopic
exam. The results should be available in 5 to 7 working days. Your doctor will
be discussing the results with you.
During surgery, a Foley catheter is placed in your bladder to drain the urine.
After surgery, your urine may be bloody and there may be some clots in it.
Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) may be needed to clear your urine if you
have a lot of clots. With CBI, a special Foley catheter is used to irrigate or flush
the bladder continuously while your urine and the CBI fluid empty into a
drainage bag. If you are not able to urinate on your own after the Foley catheter
has been removed, you may need to go home with your catheter.
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Q. What to expect after surgery
Your urine may be bloody, but it should clear 2 - 4 days after you are home.
Blood in your urine may last up to 4 - 6 weeks. You may have some irritation
and burning with urination.
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