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[Microwave tissue coagulation for bladder carcinoma]

J Huang1, D Zhang, G Zhang

  • 1Tianjin Second Hospital.

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|August 1, 1995
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Microwave tissue coagulation (MTC) offers a 100% effective treatment for bladder carcinoma. This minimally invasive therapy is ideal for recurring or scattered tumors, providing a safe alternative to major surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Context:

  • Bladder carcinoma presents challenges for traditional treatments, especially for patients with recurrent or scattered tumors.
  • Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly sought after to reduce patient morbidity and improve outcomes.
  • Microwave tissue coagulation (MTC) is an emerging modality for localized tumor ablation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transurethral microwave tissue coagulation (MTC) for treating bladder carcinoma.
  • To determine the suitability of MTC for specific tumor characteristics, including tiny, multiple, scattered, and recurrent lesions.
  • To assess MTC as an alternative treatment for patients unable to undergo or unwilling to accept major surgical interventions.

Summary:

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  • A study involving 47 patients with bladder carcinoma treated via transurethral MTC demonstrated a 100% total effective rate.
  • Follow-up of 43 patients revealed 17 recurrences, successfully managed with repeat MTC therapy, highlighting its utility for recurrent disease.
  • MTC is indicated for small, multifocal, or recurrent bladder tumors, offering a safe, simple, and rapid treatment with minimal patient discomfort.

    • Impact:

    • MTC provides a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment option for bladder carcinoma, particularly for challenging tumor presentations.
    • The procedure's ease of operation, rapid effect, and mild suffering make it an attractive alternative to major surgery.
    • Successful retreatment of recurrent tumors with MTC suggests long-term potential for managing bladder cancer recurrence.