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NCT Number: NCT07557563

Flexible Ureterorenoscopy for Surveillance of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

It is a prospective single-arm pilot study to investigate the safety and feasibility of flexible ureteroscopy under local anaesthesia.

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Key information

Conditions

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Prince of Wales Hospital

Hong Kong

About this study

All consecutive patients who have undergone kidney-sparing surgery for managing upper tract urothelial carcinoma will be screened for study eligibility. Surveillance flexible ureteroscopy of the upper urinary tract under local anaesthesia in an ambulatory care setting. The peri-operative outcomes, patient reported outcomes, complication and cost-effectiveness analysis will be evaluated.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Capable of giving informed consent
  • Having undergone an kidney-sparing surgery (endoscopic operation or segmental ureterectomy)

Exclusion criteria

  • Allergy to transurethral lidocaine jelly
  • On anticoagulation or anti-platelet medication with contraindications for cessation prior to the procedure
  • Structural abnormalities in the upper urinary tract on the intended side of examination

Treatment and study plan

Flexible ureterorenoscopy

Other

Flexible ureterorenoscopy for Surveillance of UTUC under local anaesthesia

Primary outcomes

  1. Procedure success rate

    Time frame: Immediately postoperatively

    The procedure is completed successfully.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Complication rate

    Time frame: On day 30

    Assessed by Clavien Dindo Classification

  2. Readmission rate

    Time frame: On Day 30

    Assessed by readmission to hospital after discharge

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ho Ming Chris WONG, MBChB

CONTACT

[email protected]

35052625

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Flexible Ureterorenoscopy for Surveillance of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma - A Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2028
First posted
Apr 29, 2026
Registry last updated
May 5, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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