Hello all. I’m a senior ENT surgeon in the UK, age 60 years generally fit and well. Had unexpected haematuria and a kind colleague did CT scan on me today. 2cm TCC bladder with no invasion on the scan. I’m having TURB tomorrow. I haven’t had a chance to discuss with the surgeon regarding further therapy but he did mention mitomycin single shot. I’m as ignorant in this field as anyone and would value any personal recommendations from experience. How long is recovery from this procedure as my managers would want me back ASAP due to very long ENT waiting lists!! Many thanks.
Hello Hopeful786 and welcome to the group although sorry to hear you may have bladder cancer. a TURBT procedure is fairly straightforward procedure in the great scheme of things. Usually done in day surgery but prepare for an overnight in case you go down late. Following the procedure they usually administer Mitomycin in to the bladder in order to mop up any rogue cells. Recovery can take a few days but most people do not have any lingering problems except sting for a few days when having a pee. It is recommend a week off work at least and important not do do anything strenuous for a few more weeks, but it depends on how severe they cut. It takes some people longer than others to get back to normal. The offending cells will be scraped away and biopsies sent off for analysis. It usually takes about 2 weeks for results which will then determine the next step. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.
