RESUMO
To determine the effectiveness, safety and side effects of intra-vesicle B.C.G immuno-therapy in superficial bladder tumor after TURGB. Observational study / Quasi-experimental. Bolan Medical College Teaching Hospital Quetta, from August, 2004 to July, 2008. Patients age ranges from 40 to 75 years.21 males and 4 females, with proven superficial bladder tumor [Ta-Tl]were included after TURGB in this study. These 25 patients underwent intra-vesicle immunotherapy [BCG.].These patients were followed up for two years and extent of improvement in presenting symptoms, recurrence of tumor, side effects and complications were noted. Out of 25 patients 23 patients [92%] received BCG immunotherapy after TURGB. Out of these 23 Patients 15 patient [65.2%] showed complete response and 6 patients [26.08%] showed partial response while remaining 2 patients [8.69%] had constant progression in disease and underwent cystectomy. It was concluded that B.C.G immunotherapy is very effective and save patients from recurrence and cystectomy