What is a transurethral resection of a bladder tumour (TURBT)?
A tumour is an abnormal growth of the body’s tissue cells and can be classified as benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). A transurethral resection of a bladder tumour or TURBT is a treatment for bladder tumours. The tumour or tumours are cut away from the bladder wall, removed and then sent for examination. From this, your consultant will be able to find out whether the tumour cells are cancerous, and if they are, the grade and stage the cancer has reached. This information can then be used to help decide any future treatment needed. Why do I need this procedure? A TURBT is the standard treatment for bladder tumours. Benign bladder tumours usually grow very slowly. However, if they are not treated, they could become very large and cause problems by taking up too much space in your bladder or pressing on other organs in your body. Malignant tumours continue to grow unless they are removed. They can invade surrounding tissue and spread to other areas of the body causing further prob
