Two-Stage Radical Cystoprostatectomy in a Complicated Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Radical cystectomy plays the main role in the treatment of muscle-invasive and high-grade bladder cancers; however, it still has significant rates of perioperative complications and mortality. The risk of complications is higher in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. In certain patients, due to simultaneous comorbidities, it becomes challenging to perform long-term orthotopic radical cystectomy surgery. Case Presentation: In this article, we analyzed a 61-year-old man who was a candidate for radical cystectomy surgery due to muscle-invasive bladder cancer. However, due to simultaneous comorbidities and the lengthy surgery time, it was not feasible to perform orthotopic surgery in a single stage. Consequently, the patient's surgery was carried out in two separate stages. Conclusions: Conducting a radical cystectomy in two stages may aid in minimizing surgical complications, thus enabling patients to benefit from the advantages of urinary diversion through an orthotopic neobladder.