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Current Urology Reports
Published in: Current Urology Reports 2/2013

01-04-2013 | Bladder and Urothelial Cancer (A Sagalowsky, Section Editor)

Improvements in Safety and Recovery Following Cystectomy: Reassessing the Role of Pre-Operative Bowel Preparation and Interventions to Speed Return of Post-Operative Bowel Function

Authors: Harras B. Zaid, Samuel D. Kaffenberger, Sam S. Chang

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

For radical cystectomy, historical practice trends have favored the use of preoperative bowel preparations to reduce complications, including surgical site infections, ileus, and anastomotic leaks. However, emerging data has questioned this practice. Postoperative cystectomy care also remains in flux, as new pharmacologic agents that may potentiate earlier return of bowel function are studied. We review the current literature with regards to preoperative and postoperative cystectomy bowel management.
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Metadata
Title
Improvements in Safety and Recovery Following Cystectomy: Reassessing the Role of Pre-Operative Bowel Preparation and Interventions to Speed Return of Post-Operative Bowel Function
Authors
Harras B. Zaid
Samuel D. Kaffenberger
Sam S. Chang
Publication date
01-04-2013
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-012-0300-y

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