Professional
Technical
IVT
nephroureterectomy
Surgical removal of the kidney and entire ureter, typically for upper tract urothelial cancer.
Full Definition
A surgical procedure involving en bloc removal of the kidney, entire ureter, and a cuff of bladder around the ureteral orifice. This operation is the standard treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (renal pelvis and ureteral cancers) and requires complete excision to prevent tumor recurrence. The procedure can be performed through open, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted approaches, with careful attention to avoiding tumor spillage.
Usage
Usage note: One word, no hyphenation.
In Context
- "Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy was completed without complications." — Surgical report
- "Nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff excision remains the gold standard for upper tract urothelial carcinoma." — Clinical guideline
Also known as
radical nephroureterectomy
Contrasted with
partial nephrectomy
Don't confuse with
nephrectomy
ureterectomy