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Flexible Ureterorenoscopy for Surveillance of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

Flexible Ureterorenoscopy for Surveillance of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

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18 years and older
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Overview

It is a prospective single-arm pilot study to investigate the safety and feasibility of flexible ureteroscopy under local anaesthesia.

Description

All consecutive patients who have undergone kidney-sparing surgery for managing upper tract urothelial carcinoma will be screened for study eligibility. Surveillance flexible ureteroscopy of the upper urinary tract under local anaesthesia in an ambulatory care setting. The peri-operative outcomes, patient reported outcomes, complication and cost-effectiveness analysis will be evaluated.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Aged 18 years or older
  2. Capable of giving informed consent
  3. Having undergone an kidney-sparing surgery (endoscopic operation or segmental ureterectomy)

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Allergy to transurethral lidocaine jelly
  2. On anticoagulation or anti-platelet medication with contraindications for cessation prior to the procedure
  3. Structural abnormalities in the upper urinary tract on the intended side of examination

Study details
    Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

NCT07557563

Chinese University of Hong Kong

31 October 2026

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