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Chlorhexidine Irrigation to Reduce Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

Trial Status: active

This phase II trial tests how well chlorhexidine gluconate (Irrisept, registered trademark) bladder irrigation works in reducing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with bladder cancer undergoing surgery to remove the bladder (radical cystectomy) and urinary diversion. UTIs are the most common complication after radical cystectomy and are responsible for over half of the readmissions to the hospital. Antiseptic solutions, such as chlorhexidine, are commonly used to reduce bacterial contamination in wounds. Irrisept is a device containing chlorhexidine gluconate intended for cleansing and removal of debris and foreign materials, including microorganisms from wounds. Bladder irrigation with using Irrisept may reduce the rate of urinary tract infections in patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy with urinary diversion.