Respiratory Complications after Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion: Avoidable Complications or Ineluctable Destiny?
Silvia Martinez Carrique,
François Crettenand,
Kevin Stritt
et al.
Abstract:Background: Cystectomy with urinary diversion (CUD) is a highly morbid surgery. Despite implementing an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) protocol, postoperative respiratory complications (PRC) within 30 days after surgery remain frequent. This study aims to identify patients at higher risk of developing PRC after CUD. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 242 patients who underwent CUD at Lausanne University Hospital from 2012 to 2022, adhering to ERAS® guidelines. Data on postoperative comp… Show more
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