EAU 2023 | Photodynamic surgery as a diagnostic and therapeutic approach for bladder cancer

Rakesh Heer, PhD, FRCS(Urol), Newcastle University. Newcastle upon Tyne, London, discusses the use of photodynamic surgery as a diagnostic and therapeutic approach for bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is known for its high recurrence rate, partially due to the difficulty in visualizing the full extent of tumors during surgery using conventional white light. Photodynamic surgery addresses this challenge by using a photosensitizer that is taken up by tumor cells. When illuminated with blue light, the tumor cells glow, aiding in their visualization. Surgeons can then perform a surgical resection using an endoscopic approach, aiming for improved tumor clearance. This technique holds promise for enhancing the accuracy of bladder cancer diagnosis and facilitating more effective tumor removal during surgery. This interview took place at the EAU congress in Milan, Italy.

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