Preoperative Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Patients With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

Subclinical DVT is present in a significant number of pre-cystectomy patients, especially those exposed to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Ultrasound screening in patients before undergoing radical cystectomy may identify opportunities for early intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with perioperative DVT or venous thromboembolism in the cystectomy population.