[Cystectomy in Denmark 2000-2005].
BACKGROUND
The organization and results after cystectomy in Denmark are unknown.


METHODS
Based upon the Danish National Hospital Register and discharge notes, postoperative hospitalization, readmission within 30 days, re-operations and mortality after cystectomy in Denmark in the period January 1, 2000-December 31, 2005 were assessed.


RESULTS
There were 995 cystectomies with a median postoperative hospital stay of 18.9 days (including readmissions) and hospital mortality of 3.7%. The operations were performed in seven departments without difference in outcome between departments. Morbidity was observed in 58%, 16.8% of which were re-operated for wound or urinary diversion complications.


CONCLUSIONS
It is concluded that cystectomy should be performed in only five departments in Denmark, and the results suggest that an intensified multicenter collaboration should be initiated to improve outcome.
Johansen
Lars Søndergaard
LS
Herlev Hospital, Urologisk Afdeling, Rigshospitalet.
Christensen
Tom Howy
TH
Bendixen
Anette
A
Nordling
Jørgen
J
Jensen
Klaus Møller-Ernst
KM
Kehlet
Henrik
H
D002983:Clinical Competence; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D012042:Registries; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome