Bladder Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Methods
AI Summary
Bladder cancer develops from urothelial cells lining the bladder. The most common symptom is painless blood in urine. TUR-BT for early stage, robotic cystectomy for advanced stage.
What is Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer develops from urothelial cells lining the inner surface of the bladder. It is 3-4 times more common in men than women and usually occurs after age 55. The most important risk factor is smoking.
Symptoms
- Painless blood in urine (most common symptom)
- Frequent urination and urgency
- Burning during urination
- Pelvic pain (advanced stages)
Treatment Methods
- TUR-BT: Transurethral resection for non-invasive tumors
- BCG Immunotherapy: Intravesical treatment after TUR-BT
- Robotic Radical Cystectomy: Complete bladder removal for muscle-invasive cancer with da Vinci system
- Urinary Diversion: Ileal conduit or neobladder construction
Bladder Cancer Treatment in Izmir
Prof. Dr. Orçun Çelik treats all stages of bladder cancer at Izmir Bazekol Hospital with modern methods including TUR-BT, BCG immunotherapy, and robotic radical cystectomy.
