Quality of life in patients with bladder carcinoma after cystectomy: First results of a prospective study

摘要: This study reports the changes in quality of life (QoL) 44 patients observed prospectively from pre-surgery to one year post-surgery. Two kinds surgeries were compared: continent and incontinent urinary diversion. In most areas QoL returned prior level within after surgery. However, restricted their physical activity, sexual emotional well-being. Using individual weights for different aspects (Fragen zur Lebenszufriedenheit – Module FLZM), was higher than when using an unweighted measurement (Short Form 36, MOS). trends developments established: general satisfaction social functioning tended improve a diversion but decreased The perceived global with both high 75% would choose same kind again.