Novel laser therapies and new technologies in the endoscopic management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare disease. The gold standard treatment is radical nephroureterectomy (RNU). Endoscopic management of UTUC has emerged as an alternative therapy that aims to preserve kidney function while providing effective oncologic control. Over the years, this has become an increasingly important alternative to RNU for treating UTUC in patients with localized disease. Advancements in lasers and endoscopic technology have continued to expand the applications of endoscopic nephron-sparing treatment. This review aims to provide an overview of the available lasers and ureteroscopic technologies used in treating UTUC with a focus on their clinical applications and outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive literature review was c

SUBMITTER: Myers AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719773 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature