Key result
Existing guidelines for thromboprophylaxis in urological surgery are limited, conflicting, and largely based on indirect evidence.
Why the study?
What are the current guideline recommendations for thromboprophylaxis in urological surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing urological surgery
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Conflicting urologic thromboprophylaxis guidelines based on indirect evidence warrant individualized decisions; challenges consensus and leaves open need for dedicated RCTs.
Systematic Review
What are the current guideline recommendations for thromboprophylaxis in urological surgery?
Current guidelines for VTE prophylaxis in urological surgery are conflicting and lack procedure-specific evidence, highlighting the need for updated, specific guidance.
Violette et al. (2016) conducted a systematic review in Urological surgery. Thromboprophylaxis was evaluated. Existing guidelines for thromboprophylaxis in urological surgery are limited, conflicting, and largely based on indirect evidence.
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