The Impact of Mechanical Bowel Preparation on Postoperative Complications for Patients Undergoing Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion

Abstract

The use of mechanical bowel preparation for patients undergoing radical cystectomy with an ileal conduit or orthotopic neobladder does not seem to impact the rates of perioperative infectious, wound and bowel complications. Larger series with multiple surgeons are necessary to confirm these findings.