Cystectomy in the ninth decade: operative results and long-term survival outcomes
Frederick P. Mendiola, Kevin C. Zorn, Ofer N. Gofrit,
Albert A. Mikhail, Marcelo A. Orvieto, Lambda P. Msezane,
Gary D. Steinberg
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 3628-3634, 2007
Abstract Introduction: Radical cystectomy (RC) with urinary diversion remains as one of the more complex urological procedures despite considerable progress in surgical technique. Increasing patient age, along with associated age-related comorbidities, may portend a poor outcome in those undergoing such complicated surgical procedures. Herein, we report our experience with radical cystectomy in the elderly population.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed our RC results from 1995 to 2003. Patients ≥80 years old were included in this analysis. Perioperative outcomes, as well as overall and disease-free survival were evaluated.
Results: A total of 517 patients underwent RC with urinary diversion during… More >