Abstract:IntroductionQuality of life (QoL) outcomes in patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) with orthotopic neobladder (ONB) or ileal conduit (IC) have been extensively investigated. However, a general lack of consensus on QoL’s predictive factors exists. The aim of the study was to develop a nomogram using preoperative parameters to predict global QoL outcome in patients with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) undergoing RC with ONB or IC urinary diversion (UD).MethodsA cohort of 319 patients who u… Show more
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