Intraoperative Blood Transfusion is Associated with Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism after Radical Cystectomy.

Amanda A MyersIgor FrankParas H ShahRobert F TarrellBryce BairdChandler DoraR Jeffrey KarnesR Houston ThompsonMatthew K TollefsonStephen A BoorjianTimothy D Lyon

Published in: The Journal of urology (2022)

Intraoperative blood transfusion was significantly associated with VTE within 90 days of RC. To ensure optimal perioperative outcomes, continued effort to limit blood transfusion in RC patients is warranted.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
end stage renal disease
patients undergoing
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
direct oral anticoagulants
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
patient reported