Rates of lymph node invasion and their impact on cancer specific mortality in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma

ConclusionsLNI in non-metastatic UTUC patients is the most important determinant of CSM. Number of positive lymph node is independently associated with higher CSM. In consequence, lymph node dissection can provide extensive prognostic information.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research