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Review
. 2020 Aug;9(4):1853-1859.
doi: 10.21037/tau.2019.12.25.

Perioperative complications and adverse sequelae of radical nephroureterectomy

Alison Levy  1 , David Canes  1
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Review

Perioperative complications and adverse sequelae of radical nephroureterectomy

Alison Levy et al. Transl Androl Urol. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

Radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) has long been considered the standard of care for treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Despite providing oncologic control, RNU is associated with measurable morbidity and mortality. High quality data is lacking as a result of low disease incidence and very few randomized studies. In this article we will review preoperative nomograms that assist with patient counseling, summarize current knowledge about perioperative complications, and discuss adverse sequelae that may result after surgery.

Keywords: Nephroureterectomy; complications; morbidity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tau.2019.12.25). The series “Upper-Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Current State and Future Directions” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. DC reports other from Cota Healthcare, outside the submitted work. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.

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Nomogram predicting risk of perioperative complications within 30 days of radical nephroureterectomy.
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