Hematoporphyrin derivatives high-power interstitial irradiation of argon laser photodynamic therapy for superficial transitional cell bladder tumor

摘要

Hematoporphyrin derivatives (HPD) argon laser phototherapy has been carried out since 1986 for 37 cases of superficial transitional cell bladder tumor. A modified high power interstitial (contact) irradiation of argon ion laser was employed to destroy the visible tumor and a cylindrical optical fiber was used for whole bladder mucosal irradiation to lessen recurrence. Follow up cystoscopic examination 1 - 3 years after treatment revealed complete remission of the growth in all the patients. Recurrence was found by cystoscopy in 9 cases (24.4%). The procedure was claimed to be a simple, safe, and effective new means for the management of superficial transitional cell tumors of the bladder. Satisfactory results have been achieved.