Follow-Up Upper Tract Imaging Post-Nephroureterectomy for TCC: Need for a Protocol Driven Approach?

Srijit Banerjee, Sudhanshu Chitale, Katherine Burnand, Neil Burgess

Department of Urology Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK.

DOI: 10.4236/oju.2013.31008                

Abstract

Objectives: We present a retrospective analysis of follow-up strategy adapted by different clinician in managing UTUC cases. Methods: Case notes of 83 patients undergoing nephroureterectomy for UTUC at our institute were selected. Their follow-up pattern and any imaging protocols for upper tract surveillance were studied retrospectively. Results: Our study highlighted diversity in clinicians’ overall approach at a time when no approved guidelines or standardised protocols were available. Conclusions: This study clearly highlighted the need for a protocol driven approach; which has lately been addressed with the introduction of EAU guidelines on this subject matter and majority of practising Urologists will adhere to it.

Keywords

Follow Up; Transitional Cell Carcinoma; Upper Tract; Urothelial

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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