Bladder cancer treated by intra-operative radiation in 30 cases / 中国基层医药

Objective To report therapeutic effects of patients with bladder cancer treated by intra-operative radiation and to recommend an effective method for the treatment of bladder cancer.Methods During the operation,when the tumor of bladder had been removed,a boost dose of electric beam from a linear accelerator was irridiated to the tumor bed.28 cases were follawed-up in a long period.Results Lower local recurrence was observed in patients received intra-operative radiation therapy,only 2 cases had a small recurrent tumor in the bladder during the follow-up period.26 cases had bean followed up,no tumor recurred.Conclusion The intraoperative radiation therapy is a useful treatment for the bladder cancer.