Patrick Soon-Shiong highlights risks of bladder removal surgery
@DrPatSoonShiong: Bladder removal risks highlighted
Patrick Soon-Shiong, a prominent figure in the healthcare sector, has raised significant concerns about the risks associated with radical cystectomy, a common procedure for bladder cancer treatment. Soon-Shiong's insights, shared via social media, emphasize the complications patients often face post-surgery. According to recent data he cites, patients frequently develop one or more complications, with 20 percent requiring additional intervention and 20 to 30 percent being readmitted after discharge.
Most notably, Soon-Shiong points out the high mortality rate, with 15 percent of patients succumbing within three years post-operation. He advocates for 'cystectomy avoidance,' stressing that the potential life-threatening consequences make it critical to pursue alternative treatments wherever possible. The information underlines a significant need for advancements in bladder cancer treatment to reduce reliance on such invasive surgeries.
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