Ureteroscopic Treatment of Upper Tract Neoplasms

  • Demetrius H. Bagley
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Part of the Current Clinical Urology book series (CCU)

Abstract

Ureteroscopy is an esential step in the diagnosis and treatment of upper tract neoplasms. Most filling defects in the upper tract require endoscopic visualization and biopsy to direct treatment. Ureteroscopic treatment has had excellent success and a high recurrence rate and persistence of good renal function. Endoscopic surveillance is necessary to detect recurrences when they are small. Ureteroscopic tumor treatment includes mechanical removal, fulguration, and laser coagulation and resection. Large, extensive, and high-grade neoplasms may not be amenable to ureteroscopic treatment and can require percutaneous treatment or nephroureterectomy.

Key Words

Ureteroscopy neoplasms ureter intrarenal neoplasms lasers biopsy endoscopy 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Demetrius H. Bagley
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  1. 1.Departments of Urology and Radiology, Jefferson Medical CollegeThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia

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