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Possible cancer outside of bladder dome
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Jul 16 8:30am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
So after a CT Urogram and another cystoscopy, the inside of my bladder is completely free of cancer after multiple BCG treatments. Unfortunately, the thickening of the bladder wall in one spot is causing concern to my urologist. He can’t biopsy it from the inside. I was referred to t(e urology oncologist for consultation. After a thorough review of my images we have decided to proceed with a partial cystectomy. Once again there is no way to biopsy with certainty whether it is inflammation, an infection, or a tumor. It will be removed by robotic arthroscopic surgery, the bladder will be repaired and the mass will be biopsied. It is outpatient surgery so I’ll go home the same day. It is a small area of a few centimeters.
Has anyone had this type of surgery? What was your experience? So far there has been no indication that it is definitely cancerous. I saw a blood doctor and the CT urogram was inconclusive. I like the surgeon and my urologist and have faith in their opinions.
Fran
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@fmfran My husband's first surgery was a partial cystectomy because his initial bladder tumor was in a diverticulum (pouch) off the side of the bladder. It was an open surgery and many lymph nodes removed. There was a hospital stay and indwelling catheter for a while. He has since had a couple of robotic surgeries and that has been so much easier. The postop discomfort and healing time is minimal. You will do great. I hope for no evidence of disease in your biopsy.
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@fmfran, arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. I know it is commonly used for joint surgery.
When will you have the surgery?