Tag: bladder cancer

Bladder Tumour Surgery: Conventional TURBT and Laser En-Bloc Resection Compared

Two ways of removing a bladder tumour through a telescope. The laser en-bloc technique gives the pathologist a better specimen and removes one specific danger — but it does not suit every tumour, and the operation is only the first part of the treatment.

Why Bladder Cancer Comes Back After a Complete Resection

If the surgeon removed every visible tumour, why does the bladder still need checking for years afterwards? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the two reasons low-grade bladder cancer recurs — and why surveillance is not a sign that something went wrong.

Blood in the Urine Without Pain: Could It Be Bladder Cancer?

Painless blood in the urine is the classic warning sign of bladder cancer — and because it stops on its own, it is the one most often ignored. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the risk factors, the workup, and why waiting is the real danger.