Predictors of severely compromised renal function to aid decision-making for placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube(s) or ureteral stent(s) in gynecologic oncology patients

Abstract

Objective: The majority of gynecologic oncology patients are exposed to treatments that have potential to compromise renal function (RF). Diuretic renography with radiotracers has been used successfully to diagnose genitourinary obstructions, measure the drainage time from the renal pelvis, and assess the relative contribution of each kidney to overall renal function. We aim to identify predictors of renal function (RF) <20% and determine clinical outcomes with and without placement of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) tube(s) or ureteral stent(s).