ReviewCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2022
En bloc transurethral resection of bladder tumors: A review of current techniques.
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- Optimal energy source selection strategies for en bloc resection in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.World journal of urology · 2025Pooled it
- Association of energy source with outcomes in en bloc TURB: secondary analysis of a randomized trial.World journal of urology · 2025Trial
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- Comparative effectiveness of en-bloc vs. conventional transurethral resection for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer A systematic review and meta-analysis.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2025Review
- Current laser application in En bloc resection of bladder tumor- a narrative literature review.World journal of surgical oncology · 2025Review
- Volatile Organic Metabolites as Potential Biomarkers for Genitourinary Cancers: Review of the Applications and Detection Methods.Metabolites · 2025Review
- Comparison of thulium laserOncology reviews · 2025Article
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- Transurethral en bloc resection of a bladder perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa): a case report.BMC urology · 2023Article
- A Systematic Review on the Role of Repeat Transurethral Resection after Initial en Bloc Resection for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- En-bloc Laser Resection of Bladder Tumors: Where Are We Now?Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Efficacy and safety of a novel 450 nm blue diode laser versus plasmakinetic electrocautery for the transurethral resection of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: The protocol and result of a multicenter randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionGrowing interest surrounds the concept of en bloc transurethral resection of bladder tumors (ERBT). Theoretical advantages include improved adherence to oncological principles and potential yield of superior pathological specimens. Multiple ERBT methods exist. This review summarizes the current evidence regarding application of differing techniques and technologies to ERBT.
methodsA systematic review of MEDLINE/EMBASE/Scopus databases was performed, using terms "en bloc," "ERBT," "bladder," and "urinary bladder neoplasm." Template-based data extraction included technique of ERBT, feasibility, tumor size, activation of obturator nerve reflex, operative complications, detrusor muscle sampling rate, and recurrence data.
resultsMultiple approaches to ERBT have evolved, using a variety of energy sources. The feasibility of electrocautery, laser, combined waterjet/electrocautery, and polypectomy snare techniques have been confirmed in achieving ERBT. ERBT appears safe, with a low complication rate. The use of laser energy sources reduces the risk of activating the obturator nerve reflex during lateral wall resections. Otherwise, no energy source is unequivocally superior in achieving ERBT. The rate of detrusor muscle sampling is high with use of ERBT and appears superior to that achieved with conventional TURBT (cTURBT) in multiple comparative studies. A limited number of largely non-randomized trials assess bladder tumor recurrence; current evidence suggests this is similar between ERBT and cTURBT groups.
conclusionsERBT using a variety of technologies is feasible and safe, with a high detrusor muscle sampling rate. Further research is required to determine whether rates of residual disease or recurrence can be reduced with ERBT vs. cTURBT.
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