Follow-up ureteroscopy after kidney-sparing surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study is checking how well a flexible ureteroscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) finds any return of cancer in the upper urinary tract after surgery that saved the kidney. It may help detect problems early without needing more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have had a kidney-sparing surgery, such as an endoscopic operation or removal of part of the ureter, to treat your condition.
- You cannot have an allergy to lidocaine jelly, a numbing gel used during the procedure.
- You must not be on blood-thinning medications that can't be safely stopped before the exam.
- You must not have structural abnormalities in the upper urinary tract on the side being checked.
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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