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Segmental resection of the renal pelvis

Source: Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview for Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter / New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

This is a surgical procedure to remove localized cancer from the renal pelvis without removing the entire kidney. Segmental resection may be done to save kidney function when the other kidney is damaged or has already been removed.

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