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Discrepancies between physician-assessed and patient-reported complications after cystectomy – a prospective analysis

  • By

  • Benedikt Ebner

  • Judith Hirsch

  • Annkathrin Holz

  • Yannic Volz

  • Lennert Eismann

  • Julian Hermans

  • Nikolaos Pyrgidis

  • Marc Kidess

  • Marie Semmler

  • Isabel Brinkmann

  • Can Aydogdu

  • Michael Chaloupka

  • Andrea Katharina Lindner

  • Philipp Weinhold

  • Christian G. Stief

  • Gerald B. Schulz

  • February 10, 2025

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Objective:

To assess discrepancies between physician-assessed and patient-reported complications following cystectomy and evaluate factors influencing these discrepancies, highlighting the importance of understanding these differences for improved patient care.

Key Findings:
  • 172 patients underwent cystectomy; 154 consented to participate, and 111 completed the follow-up interview, with specific statistics on the nature of discrepancies noted.
  • The median patient age was 71.3 years, with 85% male and 89% having oncological indications.
  • Discrepancies were noted between physician-assessed and patient-reported complications, highlighting differing perceptions of severity.
Interpretation:

Understanding patient perspectives on complications is crucial for improving doctor-patient relationships and addressing dissatisfaction, with implications for clinical practice.

Limitations:
  • The study was limited to a single institution, which may affect generalizability.
  • Only in-hospital complications were evaluated, potentially overlooking long-term complications and biases in patient reporting.
Conclusion:

This study is the first to explore patient perspectives on complications after cystectomy, revealing significant discrepancies that warrant further investigation, particularly in areas such as long-term outcomes and patient education.

Original Source(s)

Discrepancies between physician-assessed and patient-reported complications after cystectomy – a prospective analysis

  • by Benedikt Ebner, Judith Hirsch, Annkathrin Holz, Yannic Volz, Lennert Eismann, Julian Hermans, Nikolaos Pyrgidis, Marc Kidess, Marie Semmler, Isabel Brinkmann, Can Aydogdu, Michael Chaloupka, Andrea Katharina Lindner, Philipp Weinhold, Christian G. Stief, Gerald B. Schulz

  • February 10, 2025

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