European urology focus
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European urology focus · Dec 2018
Observational StudyImpact of Packed Red Blood Cells and Fresh Frozen Plasma Given During Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion on Cancer-related Outcome and Survival: An Observational Cohort Study.
The relationship between blood transfusion and cancer-related outcome and mortality is controversial. ⋯ Blood transfusion during radical cystectomy was associated with inferior survival.
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European urology focus · Dec 2018
Gastrointestinal Complications Following Radical Cystectomy Using Enhanced Recovery Protocol.
The development of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) represents a significant advance in perioperative care. ⋯ In this study, we showed that an enhanced recovery protocol for patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer was associated with a significantly shorter length of hospital stay and lower rates of gastrointestinal complications, especially postoperative ileus.