[Cystectomy in elderly patients: analysis of complications using the Clavien-Dindo classification]

Urologe A. 2012 Oct;51(10):1386-92. doi: 10.1007/s00120-012-2930-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Radical cystectomy (RC) represents the gold standard in the treatment of muscle invasive urothelial cancer of the bladder. Due to improvements in operation techniques and perioperative care it has become a good and safe procedure even in elderly patients. In recent years the Clavien-Dindo classification has been frequently used for complication assessment in urological research. The Charlson comorbidity index without age correction can be used in treatment planning for RC to identify patients at risk.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Decision Support Techniques*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / classification*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*