Infecciones de localización quirúrgica en los pacientes tratados con cistectomía radical: exceso de mortalidad, prolongación de estancias y sobrecostes hospitalarios

After controlling for demographic variables, hospital type, addiction disorders and comorbidities using multivariate pairing, the onset of SSI in patients who underwent radical cystectomy significantly increased the mortality, stay and cost. Certain preventive measures already established in previous studies could reduce the incidence of SSI and its healthcare and financial impact.