Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses on the role of endoscopic treatment of
ureteral stricture disease (USD) in the era of minimally invasive surgery. Recent Findings …

Extrinsic malignant compression of the ureter is not uncommon, often refractory to
decompression with conventional polymeric ureteral stents, and frequently associated with …

Malignant ureteral obstruction is an unfortunate finding that can be caused by a wide‐
ranging number of malignancies with a prognosis of limited survival. Given its presentation …

Background Refractory non-malignant ureterostenosis is challenging to treat. The
experience to treat the stenosis primarily cause by retroperitoneal fibrosis with the …

Malignant ureteral obstruction can result in renal dysfunction or urosepsis and can limit the
physician's ability to treat the underlying cancer. There are multiple methods to deal with …

Background To assess the efficacy and safety of self-expanding metal ureteral stent for the
stricture following surgery and/or radiation for malignancy. Methods We performed 36 metal …

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare single and tandem ureteral stenting in the
management of malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO). Methods Our hospital's institutional …

There is a well-known relationship between malignancy and impairment of kidney functions,
either in the form of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. In the former, however …

Introduction Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) hinders the management of malignant
diseases. Indwelling stent is a common method to release renal obstruction, but stent failure …

Background: Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) is a sequela of advanced malignant
disease that requires renal drainage, with tandem ureteral stents (TUSs) being a viable …