Prognostic factors for overall survival in clinical node-positive patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma.

Taishiro Sasahara Shahrokh F ShariatShingo SugayaAkira HisakaneKeigo SakanakaShuhei HaraTakashi OtsukaShigeaki TakamizawaYuji YataYusuke TakahashiYuki TakiguchiKeiichiro Mori Shunsuke TsuzukiShoji KimuraJun Miki Takahiro Kimura

Published in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2024)

RNU seems to be a reasonable treatment option in cN+ UTUC patients where applicable. Elevated pretreatment CRP appears to be a reliable prognosticator of worse OS and may be helpful in optimizing candidate selection for intensified treatment in this setting.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
squamous cell carcinoma
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
smoking cessation