Indications, results, and significance of early repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumours

Abstract

Early repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumour is used to refine staging of the disease and to rule out residual tumour left behind in the bladder after primary resection. The review article deals with the indications for and results of early repeat resection, and presents the experience of the author's workplace.

Keywords

• urinary bladder
• urothelial carcinoma
• transurethral resection