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Objective To assess the efficacy of radical transurethral electrovaporization for invasive bladder cancer. Methods Thirty-six patients with invasive bladder cancer from february 2008 to February 2010 were treated by transurethral electrovaporization resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). The operation procedure was based upon the principle of radical transurethral resection for bladder tumor. The tumor was resected to fatty layer outside the bladder wall. After operation Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) irrigation of bladder was given,all patients were followed up for 3 to 24 months. Results The recurrence occurred in 12 cases in 2 years,with a recurrence rate of 33. 3% (12/36). These recurrence cases were treated with TURBT again. Six cases dead in 2 years,with a mortality of 16. 7% (6/36). Conclusion TURBT is suitable for those who are older or weak,and not medically fit for radical cystectomy or those who refuse the open surgery,which can prolong the survival time and improve the quality of life.