ArticleBMC urology2019
Oncologic outcomes comparison of partial ureterectomy and radical nephroureterectomy for urothelial carcinoma.
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- Kidney sparing surgery versus radical nephroureterectomy in upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a meta-analysis and systematic review.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Robotic segmental ureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: comparable short-term oncological outcomes and improved postoperative recovery compared to open approach.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- A novel one-position versus conventional surgical approach for the treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: a multicenter cohort study based in western China.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
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- The long-term outcome of nephron-sparing surgery versus radical nephroureterectomy for organ-localized upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: a population-based study of 1969 patients.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Article
- Complete transperitoneal laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in a single position for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma and comparative outcomes.World journal of surgical oncology · 2021Article
- Nephron-sparing management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma.Investigative and clinical urology · 2021Review
- [Upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma].Der Urologe. Ausg. A · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe appropriate application of various treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinomas (UTUCs) is the key to prolong the survival of UTUC patients. Herein, we used data in our database to assess the oncological outcomes between partial ureterectomy (PU) and radical nephroureterectomy (RNU).
methodsFrom 2007 to 2014, 255 patients with UTUC undergoing PU or RNU in our hospital database were investigated. Perioperative, postoperative data, and pathologic outcomes were obtained from our database. Cancer-specific survival (CSS) was assessed through the Kaplan-Meier method with Cox regression models to test the effect of these two surgery types.
resultsThe mean length of follow-up was 35.8 months (interquartile range 10-47 months). Patients with high pT stage (pT2-4) suffered shorter survival span (HR: 9.370, 95% CI: 2.956-29.697, P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in CSS between PU and RNU (P = 0.964). In the sub-analysis, CSS for RNU and PU showed no significant difference for pTa-1 or pT2-4 tumor patients (P = 0.516, P = 0.475, respectively).
conclusionsPU is not inferior to RNU in oncologic outcomes. Furthermore, PU is generally recognized with less invasive and better renal function preservation compared with RNU. Thus, PU would be rational for specific patients with UTUCs.
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