Clinical Results of the Transurethral Resection and Evaluation of Superficial Bladder Carcinomas by Means of Fluorescence Diagnosis after Intravesical Instillation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Abstract

The high rate of false-positive findings limits the correct interpretation of fluorescence findings. In spite of this, fluorescence diagnosis is superior to white-light cystoscopy in every case. By means of better detection of urothelial neoplasias and dysplasias, as well as more thorough and extensive resection under fluorescence control, it should be possible to reduce the recurrence rate of superficial bladder carcinomas.