Flexible camera surveillance after kidney-sparing cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial uses a flexible camera (ureterorenoscopy) to monitor the upper urinary tract after you've had kidney-sparing surgery for upper tract cancer. The goal is to catch any cancer recurrence early using this minimally invasive approach.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have previously had kidney-sparing surgery (either endoscopic/minimally invasive or segmental ureterectomy) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma
- You are able to understand and consent to the study
- You are not allergic to lidocaine jelly (a numbing gel used during the procedure)
- You are not on blood-thinning medications, or can safely stop them before the procedure
- You do not have structural abnormalities (blockages or malformations) in the upper urinary tract on the side being examined
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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