Table 2 Impact of Comorbidities on Surgical Outcomes. A table summarizing common comorbidities and their impact on surgical outcomes for patients undergoing radical cystectomy in sub-Saharan Africa

Diabetes Mellitus

Increased risk of infections and delayed healing

High frequency

Hypertension

Increased surgical risk, potential for bleeding

Moderate to high frequency

Cardiovascular Disease

Increased anesthesia risk and post-op recovery time

Low to moderate frequency

HIV/AIDS

Potential for immunocompromised recovery

High frequency