Outcomes after cystectomy in Australian rural and metropolitan hospitals by intensive care admissions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine demographics and in-hospital outcomes for patients admitted to Australian intensive care units (ICUs) following cystectomy of the urinary bladder. Additionally, to compare outcomes between metropolitan and rural hospitals.

Patients and methods

A retrospective cohort analysis was undertaken of all adult patients admitted to participating Australian ICUs (Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Adult Patient Database) following cystectomy/cystoprostatectomy between January 2011 and December 2021. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU and hospital length of stay.

Results

Over the 10-year period, 3376 adult patients were admitted to 135 Australian ICUs after cystectomy. Of these, 3083 patients (91.3%) we

SUBMITTER: Paynter JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12594271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature