Use of robot-assisted vs. open radical cystectomy led to a significantly increased number of days alive and out of the hospital among patients with nonmetastatic bladder cancer. Perspective from David ...

Robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion vs open radical cystectomy resulted in a median of 82 vs 80 days alive and out of the hospital within 90 days of surgery. While ...

Extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis eliminated UTIs after robot-assisted radical cystectomy procedures. Prophylactic antibiotics reduced overall infections by two-thirds and saved $9,000 per patient.

Radical cystectomy continues to have an important role in the management of recurrent high-grade NMIBC, according to results from the CISTO study. The CISTO study assessed patient-important outcomes ...

A 30-day course of prophylactic antibiotics following robot-assisted radical cystectomy significantly reduces the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and related complications, researchers ...

Radical cystectomy involves bladder removal and urinary diversion, often using a laparoscopic robot-assisted approach for precision and access. The surgery lasts four to six hours, with a recovery ...

In a study, acute kidney injury and acute kidney disease developed in 51.4% and 37.5% of patients who underwent radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Acute kidney injury (AKI) and ...

After the bladder is surgically removed and the urinary system diverted, most can return to their usual activities. When William O’Brien was diagnosed with bladder cancer at 75, he fit the profile of ...

Toni Carlos, second from left, is enjoying an active life despite removal of her bladder in 2021 due to bladder cancer. In spring 2022, she celebrated her son Ryan’s high school graduation along with ...

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI ® (durvalumab) in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by IMFINZI as adjuvant monotherapy after ...