Segmental Ureterectomy is Acceptable for High-risk Ureteral Carcinoma Comparing to Radical Nephroureterectomy

Purpose: To determine if segmental ureterectomy (SU) could be chosen for wider oncological indications than low-risk ureteral carcinoma, given the difficulties in accurate preoperative risk stratification determination and kidney-sparing needs for successive therapy. Methods: Data from ureteral carc...

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Published in:	Journal of Investigative Surgery
Main Authors:	Zixiong Huang, Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaopeng Zhang, Qing Li, Shijun Liu, Luping Yu, Tao Xu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2019-11-01
Subjects:	high-risk ureteral carcinoma segmental ureterectomy radical nephroureterectomy oncological outcome life quality outcome
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2018.1457192