scholarly journals A prospective observational study to evaluate the role of restaging transurethral resection of bladder tumour in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Author(s):  
Kishan K. Raj ◽  
Yogesh Taneja ◽  
Prateek Ramdev ◽  
Santosh K. Dhaked ◽  
Charan K. Singh ◽  
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Background: Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) is the primary treatment modality for Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Restaging transurethral resection of bladder tumour (RETURBT) is indicated to reduce risk of residual disease and correct staging errors after primary TURBT. The aim of the study is to evaluate the risk of residual tumour and upstaging in NMIBC after TURBT and to investigate the risk factors for the same.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out over 4 years and 87 patients were included in the study. Patients with NMIBC underwent RETURBT after 2-6 weeks of primary TURBT. The incidence of residual tumour and upstaging in RETUBRT was correlated with various histopathological and morphological parameters in primary TURBT.Results: Out of 87 patients, who underwent RETURBT, residual disease was present in 51 patients (58.6%) and upstaging occurred in 22 patients (25.2%).On univariate analysis, T1 stage (p=0.01), high grade (p=0.01), Carcinoma in situ(CIS) (p=0.01) and multifocality (p=0.05) were predictive for residual disease in RETURBT. High grade (p=0.01), CIS (p=0.01) and absence of detrusor muscle in specimen (p=0.03) were risk factors for upstaging in RETURBT.Conclusions: NMIBC have high incidence of residual disease and upstaging after primary TURBT. T1 stage, high tumour grade, CIS, and multifocality are risk factors for residual disease after primary TURBT. High tumour grade, CIS and absence of detrusor muscle are strongly associated with upstaging during RETURBT.

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Hazel Smith ◽  
Rachel Falconer ◽  
Justyna Szczachor ◽  
Sarfraz Ahmad

Introduction: Standard practice in our unit is to take a group and save (G+S) blood sample for all patients undergoing a transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) and transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT). Modern studies show the transfusion rates for TURP are 2%–7% and for TURBT 2%. Aims: We will determine how many patients undergoing TURP and TURBT required blood transfusion, analyse the indication, timing and risk factors. Additionally we will assess the cost effectiveness of routine G+S. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted between 1 March 2015 and 29 February 2016 (one year). Patients were identified from OPERA database and cross-referenced with blood transfusion records. Electronic case notes for patients receiving transfusions were reviewed. Results: A total of 167 patients underwent TURP. Of these, 0.6% (1/167) received transfusion on day 4 post-op. A total of 160 patients underwent TURBT. Overall 3.8% (6/160) received transfusion: three patients on days 0–1 and three patients on days 2–30. All patients had pre-op Hb <100 g/l. All had large muscle-invasive tumours. Cost in our lab of a G+S sample is £23.52. Two samples are now required before blood can be issued. Discussion: Our study shows that risk factors for transfusion are large prostates, likely muscle-invasive bladder tumours and pre-op Hb <100 g/l. Other risks include coagulopathy. These will usually be identified by the surgeon or pre-assessment clinic prior to the procedure. Change in policy would save money and time of phlebotomists and junior doctors. Conclusions: Routine G+S is not necessary for all patients. Patients with risk factors can be identified preoperatively. This would give a potential saving of over £15,000 per year. This can be implemented without adversely affecting patient safety.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Lun Huang ◽  
Chao-Yuan Huang ◽  
Kuo-How Huang ◽  
Yeong-Shiau Pu ◽  
Hong-Chiang Chang ◽  
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Abstract Background Current protocols for transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) are still unstandardized, and outcomes are also uneven in different protocols. In our medical center, we performed two-step TURBT that the resection of bladder tumor is made in two steps- exophytic parts first and tumor bases second. The purpose is to improve tumor eradication and increase detrusor muscle sampling rates. The aim of current study is to evaluate clinical outcomes and detrusor muscle sampling rate of two-step TURBT in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Methods We conducted a retrospective review from a prospective database. From January 2012 to December 2017, patients who had newly diagnosed NMIBC with a follow-up period of more than 2 years were enrolled. Patients with concomitant or subsequent upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) were excluded. Patients were categorized into the two-step TURBT (TR) and the conventional TURBT (CR) groups. The primary endpoints were recurrence and progression rates. The secondary endpoints were recurrence-free survival (RFS), progression-free survival (PFS), and the detrusor muscle sampling rate. Results There were 205 patients included in our study, with 151 patients in the TR group and 54 patients in the CR group. The median follow-up period was 40.5 months. There were lower recurrence rate ( P = 0.015), higher detrusor muscle sampling rate ( P = 0.043), and better RFS (Log-Rank P= 0.007) in the TR group. Two-step TURBT was also associated with better RFS in both univariate ( P =0.009) and multivariate ( P =0.003) Cox proportional hazards regression. Conclusions In patients with NMIBC, Two-step TURBT results in higher detrusor muscle sampling rate and better disease outcomes. The findings suggest that Two-step TURBT is a better surgical method for treating NMIBC.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Md Masud Zaman ◽  
Md Sajid Hasan ◽  
Golam Mowla Chowdhury ◽  
Md Shafiqur Rahman ◽  
AKM Mahbubur Rahman

Objective: The Objective of this study was to evaluate the second-look transurethral resection (TUR) from the base of the previously resected bladder tumour in avoidance of staging errors, possibility of changing treatment strategy, and determination of risk factors of up-staging in patients with a diagnosis of superficial bladder cancer. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 50 cases of superficial bladder cancers (pTa and pT1) were included where muscle coat were absent in histopathologic report of first TURBT. A second-look TUR from the tumour site were done after 4 weeks following the initial resection. At the second-look TUR, resection from the base of the previously resected area was performed for restaging. Finally, histopathologic findings of the second TURBT were compared with those of the initial one by appropriate statistical analysis. Results: Out of 50 patients, 27 (54%) had residual malignant tissue in histopathological report of second-look TUR, while 23 (46%) were tumour free (no residual malignant tissue) at second-look TUR. In this study, total up-staging of tumour found in 18 (36%) patients. Out of them, 6 (12%) and 2(4%) patients were up-staged from pTa to pT1 and PT2 respectively. 10 (20%) were up-staged from PT1 to muscle-invasive (pT2). So, total percentage of staging errors (under staging) detected in second-look TUR was 36% cases. Appearance (sessile), size (>3 cm) and stage (pT1) of the tumour at the initial resection were independent risk factors for up-staging to muscle invasive disease detected at second-look TURBT. Conclusions: Second-look TURBT is a valuable procedure for detection of residual tumour and accurate staging of non-muscle invasive bladder tumour. It also changed the treatment strategy of a significant proportion of patients. It is useful for tumours at high risk of recurrence and progression such as large size, sessile, multiple and T1 high grade tumours, particularly when there is inadequate or no muscularis propria in the specimen. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 18, No. 1, Jan 2015 p.16-22


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