Is bladder preservation safe? The oncology outcomes of patients after 2-sided radical nephroureterectomies due to bilateral upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas

ConclusionsRisk of cancer recurrence in the residual bladder is high, but does not affect survival outcomes. The highest UTUC stage plays a significant role in cancer-specific survival. With a careful patient surveillance, bladder preservation may be reasonable in patients with bilateral UTUC preparing for 2-sided RNUs.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11255-021-03005-3

Source: International Urology and Nephrology - November 16, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research