Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor Treatment in India

Amit Mehta, a 58-year-old accountant and...

Amit Mehta, a 58-year-old accountant and father of two, had always been health-conscious. His world tilted when he noticed painless blood in his urine. Initially dismissing it, the symptom returned a month later, prompting a visit to his GP. A referral to a urologist and a subsequent cystoscopy revealed a small, solitary tumor on his bladder wall. The urologist, Dr. Sharma, explained it was likely non-muscle-invasive but needed to be removed and analyzed. "We'll use a TURBT procedure. It's the best way to treat this and get a definitive diagnosis," he said gently. Amit felt a cold fear, his mind racing to the worst. The procedure itself, under spinal anesthesia, was painless. He was anxious but comforted by the clear explanations from the surgical team. Recovery involved a catheter for a day and a burning sensation during urination for a week, managed with medication. The pathology report came back as a low-grade Ta tumor with no invasion, excellent news requiring only surveillance cystoscopies every three months. Amit's emotional journey was a rollercoaster: from the shock of diagnosis and fear of cancer to immense relief post-procedure. He now advocates for not ignoring symptoms and feels grateful for the early intervention, though he carries a new, manageable awareness of his health.