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Transurethral Resection (TUR) for Bladder Cancer
Risks
The risks of TUR include:
- Bleeding.
- Reference Bladder infection (cystitis) Opens New Window.
- Perforation of the wall of the bladder.
- Blood in the urine (hematuria).
- Blockage of the urethra by blood clots in the bladder.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 2, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology |
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