Ureteroscopic and extirpative treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: a 15‐year comprehensive review of 160 consecutive patients

Abstract

• Grade is the most significant predictor of OS and CSS in those with UTUC, regardless of treatment method. • Ureteroscopic and extirpative therapy are acceptable options for those with low grade disease showing excellent long-term CSS. • Extirpative therapy was found to result in relatively poor long-term CSS in patients with high grade disease, underscoring the need for adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapies.