Immediate administration of intravesical mitomycin C after tumour resection for superficial bladder cancer.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the feasibility and safety of administering intravesical mitomycin C in theatre immediately after transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT).

PATIENTS AND METHODS

A protocol was developed to allow the safe administration of mitomycin C in theatre immediately after TURBT. Over a 32-month period all patients not excluded by the protocol were given mitomycin C in theatre after TURBT, and any adverse events reported.

RESULTS

In all, 177 instillations were carried out; there were two minor patient-related complications, and no staff-related adverse events.

CONCLUSION

The immediate administration of mitomycin C in theatre after TURBT is feasible and safe for patients and staff. It provides the earliest and surest prophylaxis against tumour cell re-implantation at TURBT.