Risk factors for infectious readmissions following radical cystectomy: results from a prospective multicenter dataset

Conclusion: Readmission following RC is a common occurrence and infectious complications drive readmission in almost half of the cases. Current smoking was the only independent risk factor for an infectious readmission. Counseling patients in smoking cessation prior to the procedure may provide an avenue for quality improvement to limit readmissions.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research