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Revolutionizing bladder tumor treatment with non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatment under local anesthesia: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer exhibits low progression risk with high recurrence rate. Standard resection requires general anesthesia and carries inherent risks. CAPS Medical™ PlasmaSure™ is an innovative system that employs non-thermal atmospheric plasma in a minimally invasive procedure, and a first-in-human study has previously demonstrated its ability to safely and efficiently ablate superficial bladder tumors. The current case report shows that the same procedure can be conducted without the need for general anesthesia. These findings highlight a future potential for PlasmaSure™ to enable in-office efficient ablation of superficial bladder tumors, thereby minimizing anesthesia-related risks and enhancing patient quality of life.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf863

Authors: Dolev Perez, David Dothan, Boris Chertin

Institutions: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Bikur Cholim Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Plasma Applications and Diagnostics

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000