Early removal of catheter after transurethral prostatectomy.
A prospective study of 100 patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy treated by transurethral prostatectomy with catheter removal as soon as possible after surgery was carried out. The results were compared with a retrospective review of 100 similar cases treated by long-term catheter drainage. Incidence of retention requiring recatheterization was equal (5 per cent versus 6 per cent); incidence of secondary hemorrhage was increased by early catheter removal (6 per cent versus 13 per cent); postoperative hospital stay was decreased by 50 per cent (8.2 versus 4.0 days); and patient comfort and acceptance were improved markedly.
D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization