Abstract:Purpose: We report our experience with patients with imperative indications for endoscopic treatment for upper tract transitional cell carcinoma. Materials and Methods: Between 1983 and 2004 we identified 37 patients with a solitary kidney, bilateral disease or preoperative creatinine greater than 2.0 mg/dL who underwent endoscopic treatment for localized upper tract transitional cell carcinoma. A retrospective chart review was performed. Results: Of the 37 patients 32 had a solitary kidney, 3 had bilateral di… Show more
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