Complete transperitoneal laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in a single position for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma and comparative outcomes

Background To describe the techniques and outcomes of complete transperitoneal laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (CTLNU) for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) in a single position. Materials and methods Those patients with localized UTUC were included, among which 50 cases had CTLNU while 48 cases had laparoscopic nephroureterectomy with open bladder cuff excision (LNOBE). The clinical data were collected and analyzed...