EAU guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma.
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Abstract
On behalf of the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for diagnosis, therapy and follow-up of upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (UUTT) patients were established. Criteria for recommendations are based of level 2 only, as large randomised clinical trials have not been performed in this type of disease. A systematic literature research using Medline Services was conducted. References were weighted by a panel of experts. TNM classification 2002 is recommended. Recommendations are developed for diagnosis, radical and conservative treatment and for local chemo-immunotherapy. Prognostic factors are defined. Recommendations for follow-up after different types of treatment are given.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Transitional Cell
- Kidney Neoplasms
- Ureteral Neoplasms