Table 1.
Characteristics of patients undergoing monopolar or bipolar TURBT
| Characteristic | Monopolar TUR | Bipolar TUR |
|---|---|---|
| No. pts | 38 | 45 |
| Median age (range) | 70 (46–84) | 66 (27–85) |
| Gender (%) | ||
| Males | 29 (76) | 40 (89) |
| Females | 9 (24) | 5 (11) |
| Prior TUR (%) | 30 (79) | 41 (91) |
| Prior BCG (%) | 9 (24) | 11 (24) |
| Dominant tumor size (%) | ||
| ≤0.5 cm | 4 (11) | 1 (2) |
| 0.5–2 cm | 6 (16) | 11 (24) |
| 2–5 cm | 15 (39) | 17 (38) |
| > 5 cm | 13 (34) | 16 (36) |
| Tumor no. per pt (%) | ||
| Single | 21 (55) | 25 (56) |
| Multiple | 17 (45) | 20 (44) |
| 2 lesions | 9 | 12 |
| 3 lesions | 2 | 3 |
| 4 lesions | 5 | 3 |
| 5 lesions | 1 | 1 |
| 6 lesions | 0 | 1 |
| Total no. of lesions | 70 | 81 |
Age in years; TUR transurethral resection, BCG bacillus Calmette–Guerin