Comprehensive Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging After Transurethral Resection of Non Muscle-invasive Bladder Tumor; Can it Replace Second Look Biopsy? A Prospective Study

Comprehensive Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging After Transurethral Resection of Non Muscle-invasive Bladder Tumor; Can it Replace Second Look Biopsy? A Prospective Study

The aim of the study is to prospectively assess the role of mpMRI as a non invasive method for assessment of possible residual tumor after initial resection of non muscle invasive bladder tumor.

Comprehensive multiparametric (mp) MRI which includes T2 weighted imaging, dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) imaging and DWI, was proven to be efficient tool in differentiating benign and malignant bladder lesion. morphological characterization of malignant bladder lesion (mapping/size/morphology/stalk), T stage differentiation and histological grade discrimination.

The application of mpMRI in NMIBC with its added value as non invasive tool for initial staging and after primary resection could be a new helpful method for better diagnosis, risk categorization, refining the indications of second resection and proper determination of adjuvant treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Ability to give informed consent.
2. Patients with primary or recurrent papillary NMIBC.
3. Normal cardiac, hematological, and renal functions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Patients with history of previous radiotherapy or systemic chemotherapy. 2. Patients suffering from immuno-deficiency or other malignancies. 3. Patients with high serum creatinine (more than 2 mg/dl). 4. Patients with contraindication to MRI (claustrophobia-pacemaker- metallic prosthesis).