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

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Cystectomy is associated with high postoperative complication rates, with 62% of patients experiencing complications according to the Clavien-Dindo Classification.
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The study prospectively assessed discrepancies between physician-assessed and patient-reported complications following cystectomy.
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Patients categorized as realists reported matching complication grades, while optimists reported lower and pessimists reported higher grades than physicians.
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The study included 172 patients, with 154 consenting to participate, and 111 completing follow-up interviews three months post-discharge.
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Understanding patient perspectives on complications is crucial for fostering trust and reducing dissatisfaction in the doctor-patient relationship.

World Journal Of Urology

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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