Gibt es Indikationen zur organerhaltenden Tumorresektion bei Urothelkarzinomen des oberen Harntraktes?

Abstract

Organ-preserving resection of the urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract is an alternative in some patients with well-differentiated superficial tumors. A follow-up for life and a good patient compliance are necessary. Tumors of the renal pelvis have a significantly higher recurrence rate than ureteral tumors. Poorly differentiated tumors should undergo organ-preserving surgery only if the goal is palliation and in patients with solitary kidney after intensive consultation about the high risk of invasive recurrences and the development of metastases.