Safety, efficacy and cost of intra-operative cell salvage during open radical prostatectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aim to examine the safety and efficacy of intra-operative cell salvage (ICS) in radical prostatectomy.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed, enrolling consecutive patients undergoing open radical prostatectomy at two institutions during 01/01/18-31/12/19. Patients were grouped by ICS use. Primary outcomes were allogeneic transfusion rates, and biochemical recurrence (prostate specific antigen >0.2 mg/mL). Secondary outcomes were use of adjuvant therapies, Clavien-Dindo complications and transfusion-related cost (allogeneic transfusion + ICS setup + ICS reinfusion).

Results

In total, 168 men were enrolled. Patients were grouped based on whether they received no blood conservation technique (126 men) or ICS (42 men). Groups were similar in me

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8039577 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature