TUR of the bladder tumor

is a surgical removal (resection) of a bladder tumor. This procedure is both diagnostic and therapeutic.

This is diagnostic because the surgeon removes the tumor and all additional tissue necessary for histological examination. is also a therapeutic manipulation, as the complete removal of all visible tumors is part of the treatment for bladder cancer. A complete and proper is necessary for a good further prognosis. In some cases, a repeat is required after a few weeks.

is performed by inserting a rigid endoscope through the urethra into the bladder under general or spinal anesthesia. usually takes no more than 1 hour and requires a short hospital stay. After the surgery, a urethral catheter is usually placed for up to two days.

Although can remove tumors of stage Ta and T1, some tumors often recur and may progress to invasive cancer. The introduction of medications into the bladder to prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells (intravesical instillations) after should be considered for almost all patients.