New study explores less invasive way to watch for cancer return in the urinary tract

This pilot study will test if a thin, flexible camera inserted into the urinary tract under local anesthesia can safely and effectively monitor for cancer recurrence in people who have had kidney-sparing surgery for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Ten adults who meet the criteria will undergo the procedure to see how often it is completed successfully and how many complications or hospital readmissions occur. The goal is to gather initial data on whether this approach could be a practical surveillance option.