Cancer Ureter

Disclaimer: This section helps you understand common urological disease and their treatment. This information is for patient information and education only. Kindly consult your doctor for details. All the data has been sourced from the following sources: 1. EAU (European Association of Urology) Guidelines 2020. 2. NHS Guidelines 3. Campbell-Walsh Urology 11th and 12th edition. 4.https://patients.uroweb.org 5.https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/pi-urology.htm

  • Open Radical Nephroureterectomy

    Open Radical Nephro-ureterectomy (Radical removal of the kidney, ureter and bladder cuff) Q 1. What does the procedure involve? A. This involves removal of the kidney (and surrounding fat) for suspected cancer of the kidney and/or the ureter. The whole ureter along with cuff of bladder is removed either using a telescope or with a […]

  • Lap Radical Nephroureterectomy

    Laparoscopic Radical Nephro-ureterectomy (Radical removal of the kidney, ureter and bladder cuff) Q 1. What does the procedure involve? A. This involves removal of the kidney (and surrounding fat) for suspected cancer of the kidney and/or the ureter through several keyhole incisions. It requires the placement of a telescope and operating instruments into your abdominal […]