The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Jan 2017
Multicenter StudyPerioperative Outcomes Following Partial Nephrectomy Performed on Patients Remaining on Antiplatelet Therapy.
We evaluated the risk of bleeding complications in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy in whom perioperative antiplatelet therapy was continued, as antiplatelet therapy is increasingly used and hemorrhage is a significant concern in partial nephrectomy. ⋯ The risk of bleeding complications due to antiplatelet therapy use at partial nephrectomy may be due to clopidogrel. The need to continue perioperative aspirin alone does not appear to be a contraindication to the safe performance of partial nephrectomy.