Kidney Stone History and Survival Outcomes in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is aggressive, and whether a history of urinary tract stones influences survival after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) is unclear.

Objective

To determine the association between urinary stone history and oncological outcomes in patients with UTUC undergoing RNU.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter retrospective cohort study was part of the Taiwan UTUC Registry Study, a multicenter registry encompassing 21 tertiary and regional hospitals throughout Taiwan. Medical records from September 1, 1988, to December 31, 2023, were reviewed; follow-up continued through December 31, 2024, and data were analyzed from January 15 to March 30, 2025. Participants were adults with histologically confirmed UTUC who under

SUBMITTER: Jong BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature