A contribution to the special discussion on YAG laser irradiation of superficial bladder cancer.
In a randomized prospective study on YAG-laser irradiation versus TUR in the treatment of superficial bladder tumors 38% of the patients in the TUR group had local tumor recurrence in treated area within two years compared to non in the laser group. There was no difference between the groups in regard to new occurrence of tumors in remote areas. The rationale of these results are discussed and a plea is made for specification between true recurrences in treated area and new occurrence of tumors in remote areas when evaluating patients treated with laser.
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D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011897:Random Allocation; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*