Complications and quality of life in elderly patients with several comorbidities undergoing cutaneous ureterostomy with single stoma or ileal conduit after radical cystectomy

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Authors

Nicola Longo · University of Naples Federico II

Ciro Imbimbo · University of Naples Federico II

Ferdinando Fusco · University of Naples Federico II

Vincenzo Ficarra · University of Udine

Francesco Mangiapia · University of Naples Federico II

Giuseppe Di Lorenzo · University of Naples Federico II

Massimiliano Creta

Abstract

The present results show that CU with a single stoma can represent a valid alternative to IC in elderly patients with relevant comorbidities, reducing peri-operative complications without a significant impairment of QoL.

Topics & Keywords

Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Urological Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Urology

Volume 118, Issue 4, pp. 521-526

DOI: 10.1111/bju.13462

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