title: The risk of radical cystectomy.
abstract: A review of the operative risk of cystectomy and urinary diversion performed by one surgeon at one institution over an 8 1/2-year period was performed. Operative mortality was 0.4% (1/229). There were no urinary leaks, 1 bowel leak, 2 bowel obstructions, no rectal injuries and 3 pelvic abscesses. Cystectomy is a safer operation than is usually appreciated, based on improvements in pre-operative preparation, intra-operative monitoring and blood product replacement, and post-operative support if a complication does occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Montie
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality