Surgery/Other

TURBT was introduced in the early 1900s, combining earlier innovations such as the direct-vision cystoscope and a resonator to generate monopolar current. More recent advances include bipolar electrocautery and enhanced cystoscopy, including fluorescence cystoscopy and narrow band imaging¹.

1. Kim LHC, Patel MI. Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT). Transl Androl Urol. 2020;9(6):3056-3072. doi: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.38