Background Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare urological cancer that is still
an important public health concern in many areas around the world. Although UTUC has …

Objective To assess the accuracy of ureteroscopic (URS) biopsies in predicting stage and
grade at final pathology in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Materials and methods …

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the concordance in tumor stage and grade
between ureteroscopic (URS) biopsy and radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) in patients with …

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) originates in the renal pelvis or ureters and
typically affects elderly patients, with its incidence increasing over the past few decades …

While urothelial carcinoma is a very common tumor, involvement of the upper tract is
relatively uncommon. Consequently, there are no consensus imaging recommendations for …

Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma is staged using the TNM classification of malignant
tumors. Preoperative TNM is important for treatment planning. Computed tomography …

Background To clarify if diagnostic ureteroscopy (URS) before radical nephroureterectomy
for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) will increase the risk of intravesical …

Purpose Computed tomography urography (CTU) has emerged as the modality of choice for
imaging the urinary tract within the past few decades. It is a powerful tool that enables …

Magnetic resonance imaging of the upper tract (pyelocalyces and ureters) or MR Urography
(MRU) is technically possible and when performed correctly offers similar visualization of the …

Introduction This study aimed to demonstrate the clinical utility of non-invasive multigene
Cxbladder urine tests in reducing the overall number of diagnostic tests and invasive …