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The Risk of Radical Cystectomy
Author(s) -
MONTIE J. E.,
WOOD J. P.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1989.tb05941.x
Subject(s) - cystectomy , medicine , urinary diversion , surgery , complication , urinary system , leak , general surgery , bladder cancer , cancer , environmental engineering , engineering
Summary— A review of the operative risk of cystectomy and urinary diversion performed by one surgeon at one institution over an 8½‐year period was performed. Operative mortality was 0.4% (1/229). There were no urinary leaks, 1 bowel leak, 2 bowel obstructions, no rectal injuries and 3 pelvic abscesses. Cystectomy is a safer operation than is usually appreciated, based on improvements in pre‐operative preparation, intra‐operative monitoring and blood product replacement, and post‐operative support if a complication does occur.