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Urologic complications after surgery on lumbosacral spine
Urology
|August 1, 1985
Summary
A significant number of patients developed neurogenic bladders after disk surgery, indicating high surgical morbidity. Preoperative urodynamic evaluation is recommended to improve patient selection and establish baseline data.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Neurosurgery
- Diagnostic Medicine
Background:
- Disk disease surgery can lead to significant postoperative complications.
- Neurogenic bladder is a potential complication following spinal surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the incidence of neurogenic bladders post-disk surgery.
- To advocate for presurgical urodynamic evaluation in patients undergoing disk surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 74 patients post-disk surgery.
- Identification of neurogenic bladder findings in patients.
Main Results:
- 60% (45 of 74) of patients showed neurogenic bladder findings post-surgery.
- 69 patients developed new complaints only after surgery.
Conclusions:
- Post-disk surgery neurogenic bladder is a high morbidity complication.
- Presurgical urodynamic diagnostics are crucial for patient selection and baseline establishment.