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. 2024 Apr:133 Suppl 4:53-63.
doi: 10.1111/bju.16299. Epub 2024 Feb 20.

Comparison of urological outcomes and quality of life after pelvic exenteration: partial vs radical cystectomy

Charlotte S van Kessel  1   2 , Catalina A Palma  3 , Michael J Solomon  1   2   4   5 , Scott Leslie  3   4   5 , Nicola Jeffery  3 , Peter J Lee  1   2 , Kirk K S Austin  1   2
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Comparison of urological outcomes and quality of life after pelvic exenteration: partial vs radical cystectomy

Charlotte S van Kessel et al. BJU Int. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Objective: To compare perioperative morbidity, functional and quality-of-life (QoL) outcomes in patients with partial cystectomy vs radical cystectomy as part of pelvic exenteration.

Patients and methods: Retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of pelvic exenteration patients (1998-2021) was conducted in a single centre. Study outcomes included postoperative complications, quality-of-life, functional and stoma-related outcomes. The 36-item Short-Form Health Survey Physical and Mental Health Components, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal questionnaires and Distress Thermometer were available pre- and postoperatively. QoL outcomes were compared at the various time points. Stoma embarrassment and care scores were compared between patients with a colostomy, urostomy, and both.

Results: Urological complications were similar between both groups, but patients with partial cystectomy experienced less wound-related complications. Overall, 34/81 (42%) partial cystectomy patients reported one or more long-term voiding complication (i.e., incontinence [17 patients], frequency [six], retention [three], high post-voiding residuals [10], permanent suprapubic catheter/indwelling catheter [14], recurrent urinary tract infection [nine], percutaneous nephrostomy [three], progression to urostomy [three]). The QoL improved following surgery in both the partial and radical cystectomy groups, differences between cohorts were not significant. Patients with two stomas reported higher embarrassment scores than patients with one stoma, although this did not result in more difficulties in stoma care.

Conclusions: Partial cystectomy patients have fewer postoperative wound-related complications than radical cystectomy patients, but often experience long-term voiding issues. The QoL outcomes are similar for both cohorts, with significant improvement following surgery.

Keywords: partial cystectomy; pelvic exenteration; perioperative morbidity; quality of life; radical cystectomy; voiding dysfunction.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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