Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9307036 | Actas Urológicas Españolas | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In view of the results obtained, we decided to change our follow-up protocol to reduce the number of follow-up cystoscopies by 32.2% in the first 5 years of postoperative follow-up (in a cohort of 140 patients who undergo surgery annually). This benefits patients by reducing the number of urinary infections and iatrogenesis originated by follow-up cystoscopy. In addition, this 32.2% reduction in the number of cystoscopies in 5 years will yield a savings of approximately 35,560 EUR to the health care system in 5 years.
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Authors
C. GarcÃa Peñalver, A. Pérez Barrios, O. Leiva Galvis,