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Clinical observation on 2 micron laser for non-muscle-invasive bladder tumor treatment: single-center experience

Authors: Chen Zhong, Sanwei Guo, Yueqing Tang, Shujie Xia

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 micron continuous wave laser resection of non-muscle-invasive bladder tumor (NMIBT) compared with holmium laser resection of bladder tumor (HoLRBT) and standard transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT).

Methods

Since April 2006 to August 2007, 97 patients with NMIBT were retrospectively collected in this study. All of them were classified into 3 groups, which were treated with 2 micron continuous wave laser resection, holmium laser resection and TURBT, respectively. The preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative clinical data were recorded and compared using SAS 6.12 statistical software.

Results

There were no differences with the preoperative characteristics among the three groups, except the diameter of the tumors. The maximum diameter of the tumors in 2 micron laser group was larger than the other two groups (P < 0.05). Two micron laser group was associated with less hemoglobin decrease compared with TURBT group (P < 0.05). All of the patients were followed and the recurrence rate of the three groups indicated no statistical significance (P > 0.05).

Conclusions

In conclusion, 2 micron continuous wave laser resection of non-muscle-invasive bladder tumor is a safe and reliable treatment. With the distinguished hemostasis, it is an available optional treatment.

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Title: Clinical observation on 2 micron laser for non-muscle-invasive bladder tumor treatment: single-center experience
Authors: Chen Zhong
Sanwei Guo
Yueqing Tang
Shujie Xia
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Urology / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-010-0532-8

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Clinical observation on 2 micron laser for non-muscle-invasive bladder tumor treatment: single-center experience

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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