title: Intraoperative ureteral catheterization in pelvic and abdominal operations.
abstract: Ureteral catheters are often inserted as a preliminary procedure before pelvic operations. We recommend insertion of ureteral catheters only if they are needed and during the operative procedure through a cystotomy or ureterotomy. Assessment of the need for catheterization is best made intraoperatively rather than preoperatively.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*