European urology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Parenteral nutrition does not improve postoperative recovery from radical cystectomy: results of a prospective randomised trial.
After radical cystectomy, patients are in a catabolic state because of postoperative stress response, extensive wound healing, and ileus. ⋯ Postoperative TPN is associated with a higher incidence of complications, mainly infections, and higher costs following ePLND, cystectomy, and UD versus oral nutrition alone.