title: Renal sparing treatment of upper tract malignant urothelial tumours using photodynamic therapy (PDT)-three case reports.
abstract: Urothelial cancers of the upper urinary tract are usually treated by excision of the kidney, ureter and cuff of the bladder on the affected side. These three cases demonstrate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy as a renal sparing procedure for urothelial tumours.
authors.affiliation: Northern Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Trust, Goole, East Yorkshire, UK.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Coombs
authors.affiliation: The Yorkshire Laser Centre, Goole & District Hospital, Woodland Avenue, Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 6RX, UK.
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dixon