Impact Advanced Recovery® for Radical Cystectomy (RC) Patients: a Pilot Study

Launched by JILL HAMILTON-REEVES, PHD RD LD · Jun 3, 2013

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ClinConnect Summary

Radical cystectomy (RC) is the removal of the entire bladder and nearby organs that may contain cancer cells. It is a major surgery that can lead to breakdown of proteins in the body and a decreased immune response, both of which increase the risk of illness and death. Poor nutrition status before RC surgery is linked to a higher rate of death after surgery. Therefore, it is important to eat a balanced diet before and after RC surgery to avoid negative outcomes.

Studies show that patients who drink a nutritional supplement that may enhance the immune system before and after gastro-intestin...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Men undergoing RC surgery for primary bladder cancer
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with swallowing difficulties or unable to tolerate oral intake
• • Evidence of metastatic disease
• • Weight loss ≥ 10% (with respect to usual body weight) in the 6 months prior to surgery or BMI ≤ 18.5
• • Patients undergoing cystectomy for non-bladder primary malignancy or cancer type other than urothelial
• • Active viral infections such as Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive, hepatitis, or who have a known immunodeficient state
• • Prior history of gouty arthritis or uric acid stones
• • Patients with milk, soy, or fish allergies