Blood in the urine, also known as hematuria, is one of the most common warning signs of a bladder tumor. A bladder growth may also be detected during imaging or cystoscopy performed to investigate urinary symptoms. When a bladder tumor is identified, determining its type, grade, and depth of invasion is essential for planning the next stage of treatment. Turbt surgery in Mumbai is a minimally invasive procedure that can help diagnose, stage, and often treat visible bladder tumors.
At Jewel Urology Center, Dr. Vivek Venkat provides specialized uro-oncology care for patients with bladder tumors and bladder cancer. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, complete tumor evaluation, appropriate staging, and individualized treatment planning.
TURBT stands for Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor. It is a standard procedure used to remove visible bladder tumor tissue and obtain samples for microscopic examination. Unlike conventional open surgery, TURBT is performed through the natural urinary passage, so there are no external abdominal cuts.
During the procedure, a camera-equipped endoscope is introduced through the urethra into the bladder. The surgeon identifies the tumor and removes it using an electrical cautery loop. The removed tissue is sent to a pathologist for examination. A separate sample from the bladder muscle may also be taken to determine whether the tumor has invaded deeper layers of the bladder wall.
A bladder tumor biopsy provides critical information about the nature of the tumor. The pathology report helps establish:
Grade describes how aggressive the tumor appears under microscopic examination, while staging depends significantly on how deeply the tumor has invaded the bladder wall. The quality and completeness of the initial TURBT can therefore influence subsequent treatment decisions.
TURBT is generally performed under spinal or general anesthesia. A specialized endoscope is passed through the urinary passage and into the bladder. The tumor is visualized and carefully removed using a resection loop. The tumor fragments are collected and sent for pathological evaluation.
Bipolar technology may be used during the procedure, and the source information notes that procedures lasting approximately 90–120 minutes can be performed safely, including in patients with larger tumors. The exact duration depends on tumor size, number, location, and surgical complexity.
A urologist may recommend TURBT when a bladder tumor is detected through cystoscopy or imaging. It may be recommended for patients with: