Long-term outcomes of outpatient laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: A retrospective cohort study.

Sarika GroverSiddarth RajBeth RussellElsie MensahRajesh NairRamesh ThurairajaMuhammad Shamim KhanKay ThomasSachin Malde

Published in: BJUI compass (2021)

Office-based Holmium:YAG laser ablation offers a safe and effective alternative method for treating low-volume, low-grade recurrent NMIBC, especially in elderly patients with significant co-morbidity, while avoiding general anesthesia and inpatient admission.

Keyphrases

muscle invasive bladder cancer
low grade
high grade
radiofrequency ablation
emergency department
high speed
palliative care
catheter ablation
mental health
middle aged
benign prostatic hyperplasia