Smaller decline of renal function after nephroureterectomy predicts poorer prognosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a multicentre retrospective study

ConclusionsLower preoperative renal function, especially of the affected side kidney, was significantly associated with poor prognosis after nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Many patients with locally advanced disease have reduced renal function at diagnosis and even more after surgery.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research