Characteristics and Associated Factors of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Study

Approximately 5.6% of patients have at least one PPC within 30 days of RC. Several preoperative associated factors for PPCs were identified, which should be helpful for risk stratification, patient counseling, and perioperative care.