Familiarity and Self-Reported Compliance with American Urological Association Best Practice Recommendations for Use of Thromboembolic Prophylaxis among American Urological Association Members

Abstract

Although younger age and self-reported urological oncologist and/or laparoscopic/robotic specialist status correlated strongly with thromboprophylaxis use, self-reported adherence to AUA Best Practice Statement was low, even in high risk cases with clear AUA Best Practice Statement recommendations such as radical cystectomy. These data identify opportunities for quality improvement in patients undergoing major urological surgery.