Perioperative use of crystalloids in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy: balanced Ringer's maleate versus a glucose 5%/potassium-based balanced solution: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Löffel, Lukas; Kleeb, Bettina; Burkhard, Fiona C.; Wüthrich, Patrick Yves (2014). Perioperative use of crystalloids in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy: balanced Ringer's maleate versus a glucose 5%/potassium-based balanced solution: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15, p. 276. BioMed Central 10.1186/1745-6215-15-276

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BACKGROUND

The optimal crystalloid solution to use perioperatively in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy remains unclear. Many of the fluids used for intravenous hydration contain supraphysiologic concentrations of chloride, which can induce hyperchloremia and metabolic acidosis, resulting in renal vasoconstriction and decreased renal function. In addition, patients receiving less fluid and less sodium show faster recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function after colonic surgery.

METHODS AND DESIGN

This is an investigator-initiated, single-center, randomized, controlled, parallel group trial with assessor-blinded outcome assessment, in the Department of Urology, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland. The study will involve 44 patients with bladder cancer scheduled for radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. The primary outcome is the duration between the end of surgery and the return of the GI function (first defecation). Secondary outcomes are fluid balance (body weight difference postoperatively versus preoperatively) and the incidence of kidney function disorders according to the Risk-Injury-Failure-Loss-End Stage Renal Disease (RIFLE classification). An equal number of patients are allocated to receive Ringerfundin® solution or a glucose/potassium-based balanced crystalloid solution as baseline infusion during the entire time that intravenous administration of fluid is necessary during the perioperative period. The randomized crystalloid solution is infused at a rate of 1 ml/kg/h until the bladder has been removed, followed by 3 ml/kg/h until the end of surgery. Postoperative hydration is identical in both groups and consists of 1,500 ml of the randomized crystalloid solution per 24 hours. Postoperative patient care is identical in both groups; patients are allowed to drink clear fluids immediately after surgery, and liquid diet is started on postoperative day 1, as well as active mobilization and the use of chewing gum. Body weight is measured daily in the morning. Time of first flatus and first defecation are recorded.

DISCUSSION

This trial assesses the benefits and harms of two different balanced crystalloid solutions for perioperative fluid management in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy with urinary diversion, with regard to return of GI function and effects on postoperative renal function.

TRIAL REGISTRATION

Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN32976792 (registered on November 21 2013).

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesiology (DINA) > Clinic and Policlinic for Anaesthesiology and Pain Therapy
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Dermatology, Urology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Osteoporosis (DURN) > Clinic of Urology

UniBE Contributor:

Löffel, Lukas, Kleeb, Bettina, Burkhard, Fiona Christine, Wüthrich, Patrick Yves

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health

ISSN:

1745-6215

Publisher:

BioMed Central

Language:

English

Submitter:

Jeannie Wurz

Date Deposited:

26 Feb 2015 15:27

Last Modified:

02 Mar 2023 23:25

Publisher DOI:

10.1186/1745-6215-15-276

Related URLs:

PubMed ID:

25005045

BORIS DOI:

10.7892/boris.63444

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/63444

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