Urologia internationalis
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Urologia internationalis · Jan 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyShort-term outcome after cystectomy: comparison of two different perioperative protocols.
To compare the outcome of two perioperative protocols with respect to postoperative management of cystectomy patients. ⋯ Cystectomy and urinary diversion is a procedure with considerable risk of complications. Enteral nutrition might be advantageous as compared to parenteral nutrition, showing fewer complications and shorter hospital stay. A high ASA score is associated with more early complications. Selective bowel decontamination may have an additional role in preventing infectious complications after cystectomy.