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About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
What is an upper urinary tract tumor and where does it occur?
Upper urinary tract tumors arise from the inner lining of the renal pelvis and ureter, the pathway carrying urine from kidney to bladder.
What is nephroureterectomy and which organs are removed?
It is the standard surgery removing the kidney, the entire ureter and the bladder cuff together.
Why is the bladder cuff removed together?
The area where the ureter opens into the bladder is also removed to ensure oncologic integrity and lower recurrence risk.
What advantages does robotic nephroureterectomy offer over open surgery?
Through millimetric incisions it offers less bleeding, less pain, a short hospital stay and rapid recovery.
Can my kidney be preserved (who is a candidate for kidney-sparing treatment)?
Endoscopic kidney-sparing treatment may suit selected patients with low-risk, single-focus tumors or a solitary kidney/renal risk.
Does the robot or the surgeon perform the operation?
The surgeon directs the robotic arms from the console; the operation is always performed by the surgeon, never the robot.
Is lymph node dissection required in every patient?
No; lymph node dissection is performed when risk level warrants it and contributes to staging.
Why is bladder surveillance (cystoscopy) done after surgery?
Bladder surveillance (cystoscopy) and imaging follow-up continue as part of monitoring, catching any new tumor early.
How long is recovery and when can I return to work?
Smaller incisions aim for a short hospital stay and fast return to daily life; the timeline varies by case.
How does life with a single kidney change?
Preserving kidney function matters; a kidney-sparing option is considered in suitable cases with planned follow-up.
How does the process work for international patients?
End-to-end international patient services including visa, transfer, accommodation and interpreter are provided.