Is surgical management of the distal ureter during radical nephroureterectomy an independent predictor of oncological outcomes : results of a current series and a review of the literature?
In our study, surgical management of the distal ureter without excision of a TVBC resulted in significantly worse non-IVR FS and CSS but had no influence on IVR. This is hypothesis generating and supports further prospective study as to standardization of BC resection during RNU.
Family and staff perspectives about end-of-life experiences may differ substantially; efforts can be made to improve family-staff communication and interaction for joint decision making.