title: Postoperative management of patients undergoing radical cystectomy and urinary diversion.
abstract: The management of patients undergoing radical cystectomy and urinary diversion requires an understanding of the various tubes and drains used in reconstructing the urinary tract. The three major types of urinary diversions are presented with particular attention to the nursing skills required for successful postoperative care.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pontieri-Lewis
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Vates
mesh_terms: D015653:Cystectomy / Q000451:nursing*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*