The usefulness of ureterorenoscopic examination in evaluation of upper tract disease.

Aim: The objective of the present study was to clarify the indications, usefulness and limitations of ureterorenoscopy.

Material And Methods: From January 1998 to June 2004, 72 consecutive patients (48 men and 24 women) with a mean age of 66 years (range, 27-83 years) underwent ureterorenoscopy to diagnose upper urinary tract tumors (UUT). Median follow-up was 24 months (range, 1-73 months).