Cystoscopy with TURBT in West Bengal

Is TURBT a major surgery?

No, it's a minimally invasive procedure done through the urethra with no external incisions, usually taking one to two hours under spinal anesthesia with a short hospital stay.

Will I need more treatment after TURBT?

Depending on the tumor's grade and stage, your urologist may recommend a course of intravesical therapy (such as BCG or chemotherapy instilled into the bladder) and regular follow-up cystoscopies to catch any recurrence early.

Is blood in urine after TURBT normal?

Mild blood-tinged urine for a few days is expected as the resection site heals, but heavy bleeding, clots blocking urination, or fever should prompt an immediate call to your surgeon.

How often does bladder cancer come back after TURBT?

Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer has a notable recurrence rate, which is why lifelong periodic cystoscopic surveillance is recommended even after a successful procedure; your urologist will set a monitoring schedule based on your risk category.

What's the difference between TURBT and cystectomy?

TURBT removes only the visible tumor while preserving the bladder and is used for earlier-stage disease, whereas cystectomy removes the whole bladder for muscle-invasive or recurrent high-grade cancer; a urologist can determine which stage you're at.