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Delve Into Bladder Tumor Scenario

Published on Fri Jan 14, 2022

Question: My urologist performed a cystoscopy, transurethral resection of bladder tumors with fulguration. The patient has a history of bladder cancer with bladder tumors. Per the medical documentation, the patient was brought to the operating room (OR) after the anesthesiologist administered anesthesia. My urologist put the patient in dorsal lithotomy position and prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion. Using [...]
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