Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Articles

Articles

A population-based observational study of practice patterns for the use of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among men undergoing radical prostatectomy, "Beyond the Abstract," by Aaron C. Weinberg, MD

BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after urological surgery is a source of preventable adverse outcomes for our patients.
Published May 30, 2014
Procedure-specific Risks of Thrombosis and Bleeding in Urological Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Beyond the Abstract
Substantial variation exists in the use of post-surgery thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing urological surgery, both between procedures, and between clinicians. Earlier thromboprophylaxis recommendations have not been procedure-specific. In an effort to improve the body of urology-specific evidence informing thromboprophylaxis decisions, we have conducted a series of systematic reviews addressing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and bleeding in urologic surgery: Risk of Thrombosis and Bleeding in Urological Surgery (ROTBUS).

Published April 28, 2017