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Evaluation of Thulium Laser Endoscopic En-bloc Resection Versus Conventional Trans-urethral En-bloc Resection of Primary Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Perioperative and oncological outcomes of thulium laser-ERBT versus conventional TURBT in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a meta-analysis of 2,934 patients.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- En bloc versus conventional transurethral resection for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: an expanded and updated systematic review and meta-analysis reconciling contemporary evidence on oncological, pathological, and safety outcomes.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Pooled it
- 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
- Efficiency of transurethral en-bloc resection vs. conventional transurethral resection for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: An umbrella review.Cancer medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Evaluation of thulium laser endoscopic en bloc resection versus conventional trans-urethral en bloc resection of primary non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a randomized controlled trial.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
- En bloc versus conventional resection of primary bladder tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Review
- Oncologic outcomes of transurethral resection versus laser excision for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a SEER retrospective cohort study.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
- Transurethral thulium laser resection via ureterorenoscope for pediatric low-grade urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: a case report.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- In all fields anatomical dissection has improved results - en bloc resection of bladder tumors (ERBT) will make no exception.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Comparison of thulium laserOncology reviews · 2025Article
- Applications and future prospects of laser technologies in the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.Bladder (San Francisco, Calif.) · 2025Review
- Experts' recommendations in laser use for the treatment of bladder cancer: a comprehensive guide by the European Section of Uro-Technology (ESUT) and Training and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (TRUST)-Group.World journal of urology · 2024Article
- Safety, feasibility, and quality of thulium laser en-bloc resection for treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.International urology and nephrology · 2023Observational
- A 10-year renaissance of en bloc resection of bladder tumors (ERBT): Are we approaching the peak or is it back to the trough?World journal of urology · 2023Review
- En Bloc Resection of Bladder Tumors (ERBT) using different lasers - Hybrid and Holmium Laser.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
Background: Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) is the standard management for urinary bladder tumors; however, new techniques as Thulium laser Objectives: In this study safety, efficacy, and tumor recurrence after TmLRBT and TURBT were prospectively compared in patients with primary (<4 cm) bladder tumors. Patients and Methods: Between August 2019 and May 2021, patients with primary (<4 cm) bladder tumors were enrolled. Patients were randomized between the two procedures. All perioperative data were collected prospectively. Pathological specimen findings and recurrence rates were reported during follow-up visits. Results: Sixty patients underwent TURBT, and another 60 had TmLRBT. No significant differences were detected in patient demographics or preoperative tumor characteristics between the two groups. Operation time was less (28.2 vs. 38.9 min, Conclusion: In this study, TmLRBT showed reduced operative time with lower perforation rates. Higher detection of detrusor muscle and less tissue destruction in the pathological specimen were obtained with TmLRBT, as well as lower rates of tumor recurrence. These findings suggest that TmLRBT is a safe and efficacious substitute to TURBT in tumors <4 cm.
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