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An Orthotopic Bladder Tumor Model and the Evaluation of Intravesical saRNA Treatment
Published on: July 28, 2012
A randomized trial comparing bladder infusion with standard catheter removal after transurethral resection of the
I D Wilson1, S P Bramwell, G W Hollins
1Department of Urology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Objective:
To examine the effect of bladder infusion before catheter removal on patients' readiness for discharge and the day of discharge after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Patients And Methods:
The study comprised 75 consecutive patients undergoing TURP who were randomized to either have their catheter removed in the standard manner (38 patients), or to undergo bladder infusion before a trial of voiding (ToV) on the second day after TURP (37 patients).
Results:
In those undergoing bladder infusion, seven (19%) patients were discharged on the same day as their ToV, compared with five (13%) in the standard group. Of the 75 patients, 15 (68%) were discharged by the third day after TURP whether or not the bladder had been filled. In the infusion group, 23 (62%) were ready for discharge on the same day as their TOV, compared with only 14 (37%) in the standard group (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Bladder infusion before a ToV after TURP significantly increases the rate of readiness for discharge, allowing an early decision to discharge on the second day in a large proportion of patients.
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