[Endoscopic removal of the ureter prior to nephroureterectomy. Preliminary analysis]. / Desinserción endoscópica del uréter previa a nefroureterectomía. Análisis premilinar.

AIM OF THE STUDY: To describe a simplified technique for nephroureterectomy based on a prior endoscopic disconnection of the ureter or transurethral circumcision of the ureteral orifice. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From November 1993 to December 1997 we treated 16 patients diagnosed with cancer of the renal pelvis of proximal ureter, using this technique. Mean age was 68.8, 15 males and 1 female. RESULTS: There was no operative or postoperative complications. Mean follow up was 17 months and the mean hospital stay was 7.2 days. CONCLUSIONS: We believe that this is an easy technique to learn, that significantly cut down the operating time, reduce postoperative complications and it is adequate for upper tract urothelial cancer treatment.