Shariat - Figure 14

TUR Of Bladder Tumor

FIG. 14:  There are many different technique to obtain adequate TURBT specimens.  One approach is to resect the primary tumor, then obtain a second resection of the edges and deep borders.  These techniques have been described in different guidelines.[17-19]

References

[17]

Chang SS, Boorjian SA, Chou R, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; unabridged version: American Urological Association (AUA)/Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) guideline. Linthicum, MD: American Urological Association; 2016  https://www.auanet.org/documents/education/clinical-guidance/Non-Muscle-Invasive-Bladder-Cancer.pdf Accessed August 2, 2017.

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Babjuk M, Böhle A, Burger M, et al. EAU Guidelines on non-muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: Update 2016. Eur Urol. 2017;71:447−61  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2016.05.041

[19]

Spiess PR et al; NCCN Guidelines Version 5.2017 Panel Members Bladder Cancer. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Bladder Cancer Version 5.2017. Fort Washington, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network; 2017  https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/bladder.pdf