OBJECTIVES: To describe the use of transurethral electrovaporization in the treatment of large superficial bladder tumors. METHODS: The records of 9 consecutive patients with large superficial bladder tumors treated by transurethral electrovaporization were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent vaporization of superficial tumor with either a grooved or smooth rollerball electrode. Tumor characteristics, blood loss, operative time, and length of hospital stay were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 12 bladder tumors were treated in 9 patients. The mean tumor size was 4.3 cm in diameter and the mean operative time was 80 minutes with a range of 60 to 100 minutes. No complications were noted and only 1 patient required a transfusion. The mean fall in hematocrit was 0.7%. CONCLUSIONS: Transurethral electrovaporization represents a new application of electrosurgery that is safe and effective in the treatment of large superficial bladder tumors.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the use of transurethral electrovaporization in the treatment of large superficial bladder tumors. METHODS: The records of 9 consecutive patients with large superficial bladder tumors treated by transurethral electrovaporization were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent vaporization of superficial tumor with either a grooved or smooth rollerball electrode. Tumor characteristics, blood loss, operative time, and length of hospital stay were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 12 bladder tumors were treated in 9 patients. The mean tumor size was 4.3 cm in diameter and the mean operative time was 80 minutes with a range of 60 to 100 minutes. No complications were noted and only 1 patient required a transfusion. The mean fall in hematocrit was 0.7%. CONCLUSIONS: Transurethral electrovaporization represents a new application of electrosurgery that is safe and effective in the treatment of large superficial bladder tumors.
Authors: Joseph Mashni; Guilherme Godoy; Chadwick Haarer; Guido Dalbagni; Victor E Reuter; Hikmat Al-Ahmadie; Hikmat Al Ahmadie; Bernard H Bochner Journal: Int Urol Nephrol Date: 2014-05-04 Impact factor: 2.370
Authors: Kyung Jin Oh; Yoo-Duk Choi; Ho Suck Chung; Eu Chang Hwang; Seung Il Jung; Dong Deuk Kwon; Kwangsung Park; Taek Won Kang Journal: Korean J Urol Date: 2015-02-26