Chang Gung medical journal
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Comparative Study
The impact of regular biopsy in the first cystoscopic follow-up and other predictors on the recurrence of superficial bladder tumors.
To evaluate whether cystoscopic evaluations with bladder biopsy can serve as a significant predictor of superficial bladder tumor recurrence. ⋯ Our data support tumor number and intravesical therapy as important predictive factors for tumor recurrence. Cystoscopy combined with transurethral bladder biopsy mitigates tumor recurrence in the early years, but not in later years. Therefore, regular cystoscopic evaluation alone is sufficient for longterm patient surveillance.