World journal of urology
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World journal of urology · Dec 2015
An evaluation of the timing of surgical complications following nephrectomy: data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP).
The rates of complications following radical/partial nephrectomy (RN/PN) are well known; however, the data regarding timing are opaque. Accordingly, we sought to assess the median time-to-event for 19 principal postoperative complications within 30 days following surgery. ⋯ Approximately one in six patients suffers a complication following RN/PN; major complications tend to occur early with the majority occurring pre-discharge. Knowledge regarding the timing and risk factors for complications may facilitate improved patient-physician communication, both at admission and at discharge.