Transurethral Electro-Resection of Renal Pelvic Tumor:Report of 11 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the value of transurethral electro-resection for renal pelvic tumor.Methods Transurethral electro-resection was performed on 11 patients after resection of the kidney.A F8 catheter was inserted into the bladder via the distal end of the ureter.The mucosal tissues around the ureter were then cut,and the ureter was fixed to the catheter and removed by pulling out the catheter.Results The operation was completed in all of the cases with a mean operation time of 115 min(65 to 170 min).None of the patients developed infection or hemorrhage after the surgery.11 patients were followed up for 6 to 18 months(mean,11 months),and no one died during the period.No tumor implantation or other intra-bladder masses were found.ConclusionsTransurethral electro-resection is feasible and safe for renal pelvic tumor.