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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2026

Development of a nomogram for prediction of postoperative bleeding after transurethral resection of bladder tumors.

Paloma Pellegrino, Thomas Paul Scherer, Marian Severin Wettstein, Melanie Baumgartner, Daniel Eberli, Cédric Poyet, Uwe Bieri

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Paloma PellegrinoDepartment of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. palomamina.pellegrino@gmail.com.
Thomas Paul SchererDepartment of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Marian Severin WettsteinDepartment of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Melanie BaumgartnerMobiliar Lab for Analytics, Department Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Daniel EberliDepartment of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Cédric PoyetDepartment of Urology, City Hospital Triemli of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Uwe BieriDepartment of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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purposePostoperative bleeding is a known complication following transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT). Although factors like tumor size and anticoagulant use are associated with increased bleeding risk, no validated prediction tool currently exists. This study aimed to determine predictors and develop a clinical tool for preoperative bleeding risk assessment.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing TURBT at the University Hospital of Zurich between January 2016 and November 2022. Bleeding events were defined by four criteria: hemoglobin drop of ≥ 4 g/dl, need for transfusion, gross hematuria requiring prolonged irrigation, or surgical revision for bleeding during hospitalization or within 2 weeks after dischargement.

resultsDuring this time period, 447 TURBTs were performed, of which 54 (12.1%) were associated with a bleeding event. Univariable logistic regression identified five significant predictors (p value < 0.05): HAS-BLED score, high-risk alcohol consumption, use of oral anticoagulant and/or platelet aggregation inhibitors, and bridging therapy. In the multivariable logistic regression model, only high-risk alcohol consumption and platelet aggregation inhibitors remained statistically significant (p value < 0.05). All predictors had positive coefficients, indicating increased bleeding risk. A nomogram was developed based on these variables to assist in preoperative risk assessment. The model showed good calibration (Brier score = 0.097) and strong overall fit (Likelihood Ratio Test: χ

conclusionWe developed a predictive model for bleeding risk after TURBT. This tool may support perioperative management, by raising awareness of risk factors for bleeding complications and enabling tailored interventions for at-risk patients.

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CystectomyNomogramsPostoperative HemorrhageUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentUrethraBleeding riskNomogramPostoperativeTURBT

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