The Expanded Use of Percutaneous Resection for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A 30-Year Comprehensive Experience

Abstract

Percutaneous management of UTUC allows for renal preservation in the majority of patients with resectable disease. Patients with HG tumors are more likely to experience recurrence, but are not at an increased risk of death. Intraluminal BCG and mitomycin continue to have a limited adjuvant role to resection. Recurrence may occur many years following initial resection and therefore prolonged surveillance is advised.