Complications in laparoscopic radical cystectomy: The South American experience with 59 cases

Complications in laparoscopic radical cystectomy: The South American experience with 59 cases

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we have gathered the second largest series yet published on laparoscopic radical cystectomy in order to evaluate the incidence and cause of intra and postoperative complication, conversion to open surgery, and patient mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 1997 to 2005, 59...

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Main Authors: Octavio A. Castillo, Sidney C. Abreu, Mirandolino B. Mariano, Marcos V. Tefilli, Jorge Hoyos, Ivan Pinto, Joao B. Cerqueira, Lucio F. Gonzaga, Gilvan N. Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2006-06-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
laparoscopy
bladder neoplasms
cystectomy
intraoperative complications
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