Transurethral resection and vaporization for superficial bladder tumor: Report of 52 cases

Objective: To investigate the operation technique of transurethral vaporization of bladder tumor(TUVBT) and the prevention of its complications.Methods: From 2000 to 2004,fifty-two cases of superficial bladder tumor were performed by TUVBT.Results: The operation was successful and the results were satisfactory.No serious complications occurred.Conclusions: TUVBT has the advantages of less blood loss and easy operation.It is a new effective approach for superficial bladder tumor.It has enlarged the application of transurethral resection in bladder tumor.