associated factors of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing
radical cystectomy (RC). Materials and Methods The National Surgical Quality Improvement
Project (NSQIP) database (2005-2014) was used to identify patients who underwent RC for
bladder cancer. PPCs were defined as pneumonia, unplanned reintubation, and ventilator
support> 48 hours within 30 days of RC. Incidence, timing, and outcomes of PPCs were …