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Urinary retention after renal and ureteric surgery
1Department of Urology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey.
British Journal of Urology
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Post-renal surgery significantly increases urinary retention risk. Ureteric surgery also elevates risk compared to cholecystectomy. Pre-operative catheterization may prevent this common post-operative complication.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Post-operative urinary retention is a recognized complication.
- Renal and ureteric surgeries involve manipulation near the bladder and urinary tract.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of urinary retention after renal and ureteric surgery.
- To compare this incidence with a control group undergoing different abdominal surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 200 patients undergoing renal or ureteric surgery.
- Comparison with a control group of 100 patients undergoing cholecystectomy.
- Data collected on post-operative urinary retention development.
Main Results:
- Urinary retention incidence was 55% in the renal surgery group.
- Incidence was 26% in the ureteric surgery group.
- Control group (cholecystectomy) showed a 5% incidence, indicating significantly lower risk.
Conclusions:
- Renal surgery greatly inhibits bladder function, leading to high urinary retention rates.
- Ureteric surgery also carries a notable risk of urinary retention.
- Pre-operative catheterization is suggested as a potential preventive measure for post-operative urinary retention.