With vigilant followup, percutaneous management of transitional cell carcinoma of the renal collecting system is an acceptable alternative to nephroureterectomy in patients with grade 1 disease, grade 2 disease who are at risk for renal insufficiency and medical contraindications to a major open operation.
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