Ureteroscopic surgery for upper tract transitional-cell carcinoma: complications and management

In some patients with small low-grade transitional-cell carcinoma of the ureter, the lesion can be treated ureteroscopically with the laser or electrocoagulation. Patients must be compliant with lifelong frequent surveillance. Surgical complications such as ureteral perforation and stricture are uncommon. The authors provide advice on technique and on preventing and managing complications.