Transurethral resection of bladder tumors

Abstract

Box 1.1 illustrates the information desired from a TUR of bladder tumor. Tumors involving the bladder, bladder neck, urethra and prostate should be noted as to their individual characteristics. All visible tumors are systematically resected and submitted separately for histology. It is helpful to record the type, size and location of each tumor on a bladder map, including areas of carcinoma in situ (CIS). At the end of the procedure, the urologist should state whether the TUR is complete or incomplete. The urologist (not the pathologist) is responsible for assigning a primary tumor stage based on assessment of the tumor during cystoscopy and resection coupled with the pathologic findings.