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Transurethral resection (TUR)
Source: Childhood Bladder Cancer, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 4, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood bladder cancer / Surgery
During TUR, the doctor removes tissue from the bladder using a resectoscope inserted into the bladder through the urethra. A resectoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light, a lens for viewing, and a tool to remove tissue and burn away any remaining tumor cells. Tissue samples from the area where the tumor was removed are checked under a microscope for signs of cancer.
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