Cystectomy for bladder cancer in elderly patients is not associated with increased 30- and 90-day mortality or readmission, length of stay, and cost: propensity score matching using a population database
Wei-Yu Lin,1–3,* Chun-Te Wu,3,4 Miao-Fen Chen,5 Ying-Hsu Chang,6 Cheng-Li Lin,7,8 Chia-Hung Kao9–11,* 1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan; 2Nursing Department, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chia-Yi, Taiwan;...
Main Authors: | Lin WY, Wu CT, Chen MF, Chang YH, Lin CL, Kao CH |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2018-05-01
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Series: | Cancer Management and Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/cystectomy-for-bladder-cancer-in-elderly-patients-is-not-associated-wi-peer-reviewed-article-CMAR |
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