This book addresses all aspects of upper urinary tract urothelial tumors. It represents the
first dedicated text to address solely the symptomatology diagnostic tools staging radical
and conservative treatment of these tumors. It describes all new diagnostic tools ranging from
radiologic to endoscopic and biopsy techniques antegrade and retrograde methods of
conservative endoscopic resection of tumors. Treatment is described in several chapters
including open segmental resection radical total nephroureterectomy laparoscopic and robotic
assisted procedures. Minimally invasive endoscopic approaches are detailed including
ureterscopic retrograde and percutaneous antegrade techniques for larger lesions. Intracavitary
chemotherapy and immunotherapy and palliative treatments is also covered. The text is richly
illustrated and contains links to video clips for visual impact. Chapters also reflect the
current technology and new trends on the horizon.
