Rushed radical surgery without full oncological work-up — Appeal fails on delay
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May - 2026, Posted On: 01 May 2026
A 72-year-old patient with multiple pre-existing conditions was admitted for laser surgery to treat an enlarged prostate. Post-surgical biopsy revealed high-grade urothelial carcinoma.
Within days, he was advised and subjected to radical cystectomy for removal of the urinary bladder.