UP-025-c04 Uro-oncology multiple
Radical cystectomy and pelvic lymph-node dissection
Ileus or bowel obstruction
Major pelvic surgery and bowel handling can delay gastrointestinal recovery or produce early or late obstruction.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Radical cystectomy and pelvic lymph-node dissection Interactive operative model Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
Open radical cystectomyRobot-assisted radical cystectomyOrgan-sparing radical cystectomySalvage radical cystectomy
The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.
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02 Evidence
Sources
European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Muscle-invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Radical cystectomy, lymph-node dissection and urinary diversion.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Urological InfectionsInfection prevention, recognition and procedure-associated infection context.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure
Other Radical cystectomy & PLND complication modules
intraoperative Major haemorrhage or vascular injury multiple Rectal or bowel injury intraoperative Obturator, autonomic or other nerve injury early Pelvic, urinary or wound infection early Venous thromboembolism or cardiopulmonary event early Lymphocele or lymphatic leak immediate Positive margin or inadequate nodal staging late Sexual and reproductive dysfunction
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