Possibilities of laser in the treatment of urinary bladder cancer

Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1990;79(4):197-9.

Abstract

Clinical use of laser in the treatment of urinary bladder tumours has been practiced since 1976. Today, the method is widely accepted as a simple and effective method for destroying superficial bladder tumours. In selected cases of muscle invasive tumours of stage T-2 beneficial long term results are reported. Locally advanced tumours of stage T-3 or T-4 are beyond the possibility of cure by the laser.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Light Coagulation* / adverse effects
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*