Publications by authors named "Shauna Jia Qian Woo"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study analyzes 2,177 kidney transplant recipients over a 30-year period, highlighting a 3.9% incidence of new urological cancers, with renal cell carcinoma being the most prevalent type.
  • - Key findings include a mean time of 9.9 years from transplantation to cancer diagnosis and survival rates of 86% and 78% for cancer-specific survival at 5 and 10 years, respectively.
  • - The research underscores the need for regular monitoring of kidney transplant patients for urological malignancies to facilitate early detection and treatment.
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Introduction: Calyceal diverticulum (CD) is the outpouching of a calyx into the renal parenchyma, connected by an infundibulum. Often associated with recurrent stones, common surgical options include percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). We aim to present the real-world practises and outcomes comparing both approaches and the technical choices made.

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