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.

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Use of robot-assisted vs. open radical cystectomy led to a significantly increased number of days alive and out ...

A recent study described approaches used globally for treating urinary incontinence after radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder reconstruction. A recent systematic review sought to outline ...

In a significant move to enhance healthcare services, Professor Dr. Abid Jamil, Chairman Board of Governors (BoG), formally inaugurated advanced laparoscopy and radical cystectomy services at Ayub ...

Patients require three to six months to recover to baseline levels of independence after radical cystectomy, irrespective of surgical approach, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in JAMA ...

Radiation therapy could be an underused tool to reduce pelvic relapse risk for patients with locally advanced, muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a new Phase III randomized trial.

A person may need surgery for bladder cancer to remove the tumor. A person may also need preoperative or postoperative treatments. Bladder cancer occurs when cells of the bladder start to grow out of ...