Impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols versus standard of care on perioperative outcomes of radical cystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

Introduction: Among the measures taken in the recent years to reduce the morbidity and improve functional recovery after radical cystectomy (RC), the optimization of perioperative care pathways is gaining a prominent role. The aim of this systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis is to assess the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols vs. standard of care on perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing RC.

Entero-neovesical fistula after radical cystectomy and orthotopic ileal neobladder: A report of two cases requiring surgical management.

Introduction:: Entero-neovesical fistula is a rare complication after radical cystectomy and orthotopic ileal bladder substitution. Typical presenting symptoms are faecaluria, pneumaturia, recurrent urinary tract infections and abdominal pain. Risk factors include history of pelvic radiation, chemotherapy and abdominal surgery, as well as diverticular colonic disease, inflammatory bowel disease and traumatic pelvic injury.

Correlation Between Advanced Glycation End-Products, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Bladder Dysfunctions in Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Objectives: To explore whether serum and urinary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are related to urinary symptoms and bladder dysfunctions in diabetic patients.

Methods: Forty-seven patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were enrolled. LUTS evaluation was performed by IPSS (International Prostatic Symptoms Score), QoL (quality of life), OAB (overactive bladder).

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy: Three different types of local anesthesia.

Unlabelled: Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy is regarded as the gold standard for prostate cancer diagnosis. The majority of patients perceive TRUS-guided prostate biopsy as a physically and psychologically traumatic experience. We aimed to compare in this paper the efficacy of three different anesthesia techniques to control the pain during the procedure.

[Quality of life and overall survival in high risk patients after radical cystectomy with a simple urinary derivation].

Objective: To evaluate quality of life (QoL) and overall survival after radical cystectomy with cutaneous ureterostomies for locally advanced bladder cancer in elderly patients with high surgical risk.

Methods: Fifty eight patients older than 74 years (mean age 80,6±4,3) with locally advanced bladder cancer (group A), underwent radical cystectomy and ureterocutaneous diversion. Patients completed the EORTC QLQC30 before and six months after surgery to assess functional, clinical and QoL outcomes.