Objectives:Uretero-enteric strictures are feared complications following cystectomy.Despite surgical advancements,particularly the rise of robot-assisted approaches,the risk factors associated with these strictures re...Objectives:Uretero-enteric strictures are feared complications following cystectomy.Despite surgical advancements,particularly the rise of robot-assisted approaches,the risk factors associated with these strictures remain poorly defined.This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with uretero-enteric anastomotic strictures after cystectomy,according to the surgical approach and type of urinary diversion(extracorporeal vs.intracorporeal).Methods:We conducted a single-center retrospective study including 340 patients who underwent cystectomy between 2016 and 2024 at Tours University Hospital.Clinical,biological,perioperative,and postoperative data were analyzed.The occurrence of a uretero-ileal anastomotic stricture was defined radiologically by a uretero-hydronephrosis≥20 mm.We constructed and analyzed a learning curve for robotic surgery with intracorporeal urinary diversion.Results:Strictures occurred in 60 patients(17.6%).On multivariable analysis,reduced preoperative glomerular filtration rate(odds ratio[OR]=1.45 per 10 mL/min decrease,95%CI[1.12-1.87],p=0.004),elevated creatinine(OR=1.30 per 10μmol/L increase,95%CI[1.05-1.61],p=0.018),prior myocardial infarction(OR=2.25,95%CI[1.10-4.62],p=0.027),and postoperative urinary tract infection(OR=3.10,95%CI[1.65-5.82],p<0.001)were independent predictors.Most strictures were left-sided.Intracorporeal robotic diversion had a higher,though non-significant,stricture rate(21.5%vs.15.2%,OR=1.52,p=0.12).Stricture rates fell markedly after 20 robotic cases per surgeon(23.8%vs.12.1%).Conclusion:Uretero-enteric strictures are multifactorial,strongly influenced by baseline renal function,cardiovascular comorbidity,and postoperative infection.Robotic intracorporeal diversion shows a learning curve effect,underlining the importance of surgical expertise and infection prevention in reducing risk.展开更多
文摘Objectives:Uretero-enteric strictures are feared complications following cystectomy.Despite surgical advancements,particularly the rise of robot-assisted approaches,the risk factors associated with these strictures remain poorly defined.This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with uretero-enteric anastomotic strictures after cystectomy,according to the surgical approach and type of urinary diversion(extracorporeal vs.intracorporeal).Methods:We conducted a single-center retrospective study including 340 patients who underwent cystectomy between 2016 and 2024 at Tours University Hospital.Clinical,biological,perioperative,and postoperative data were analyzed.The occurrence of a uretero-ileal anastomotic stricture was defined radiologically by a uretero-hydronephrosis≥20 mm.We constructed and analyzed a learning curve for robotic surgery with intracorporeal urinary diversion.Results:Strictures occurred in 60 patients(17.6%).On multivariable analysis,reduced preoperative glomerular filtration rate(odds ratio[OR]=1.45 per 10 mL/min decrease,95%CI[1.12-1.87],p=0.004),elevated creatinine(OR=1.30 per 10μmol/L increase,95%CI[1.05-1.61],p=0.018),prior myocardial infarction(OR=2.25,95%CI[1.10-4.62],p=0.027),and postoperative urinary tract infection(OR=3.10,95%CI[1.65-5.82],p<0.001)were independent predictors.Most strictures were left-sided.Intracorporeal robotic diversion had a higher,though non-significant,stricture rate(21.5%vs.15.2%,OR=1.52,p=0.12).Stricture rates fell markedly after 20 robotic cases per surgeon(23.8%vs.12.1%).Conclusion:Uretero-enteric strictures are multifactorial,strongly influenced by baseline renal function,cardiovascular comorbidity,and postoperative infection.Robotic intracorporeal diversion shows a learning curve effect,underlining the importance of surgical expertise and infection prevention in reducing risk.
