[Endoscopic resection of tumor of the kidney pelvis]

We report on a 70-year-old patient diagnosed as having urothelial carcinoma (T1, G1) localized in the anterior aspect of the right renal pelvis. Following preoperative assessment, the patient underwent percutaneous endoscopic resection of the tumor. The procedure was performed utilizing an irrigation-suction resectoscope passed through an Amplatz sheath. The patient was placed in the supine decubitus position and received local anesthesia. The procedure was successful and the patient's postoperative course was unremarkable. Patient examination at 3 and 6 months postoperatively yielded no tumor recurrence or metastasis. The advantages of endourology in the treatment of this tumor type and the new possibilities afforded by laser are discussed.