Upper Tract Tumors

Effect of prophylactic intravesical instillation of pirarubicin to prevent recurrent bladder tumors following nephroureterectomy for upper urinary tract cancer - Abstract

We retrospectively evaluated 23 patients who had been administered pirarubicin by intravesical instillation once weekly for 5 weeks, after undergoing surgery for upper urinary tract cancer between May 2003 and October 2008.

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A population-based study of tumours of the renal pelvis and ureter: Incidence, aetiology and histopathological findings - Abstract

Objective: Carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter are unusual tumours and our limited knowledge comes mainly from case reports and small series from large academic hospitals, as a rule without histopathological review.

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Independent prognostic factors for initial intravesical recurrence after laparoscopic nephroureterectomy for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma - Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To elucidate clinicopathologic independent prognostic factors for intravesical recurrence after laparoscopic nephroureterectomy for primary upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUT-UC).

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Primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ureter - Abstract

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is the rarest type of urinary tract malignancy.

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Prognostic value of ureteral location of upper tract urinary carcinoma - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of the ureteral location of the upper tract urinary carcinoma (UTUC).

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Non-metastatic upper tract transitional cell carcinoma: Single center experience - Abstract

Background: Upper tract transitional cell carcinomas (UTCC) are relatively uncommon but prognosis is generally worse than TCC of bladder.

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A comparative study of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for upper urinary tract malignancies - Abstract

PURPOSE: The proper indication for laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) in urology is still under debate, especially for malignant diseases.

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Androgen receptor decreases the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapeutic drugs in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma cells - Abstract

Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas (UUTUCs) represent relatively uncommon yet devastating tumors that affect more males than females.

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European guidelines on upper tract urothelial carcinomas: 2013 Update - Abstract

CONTEXT: The European Association of Urology (EAU) guideline group for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has prepared updated guidelines to aid clinicians in assessing the current evidence-based management of UTUC and to incorporate present recommendations into daily clinical practice.

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