Postoperative urinary outcomes in catheterized and non-catheterized patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy - A randomized controlled trial

Ching Chung Liang, Chyi Long Lee, Ting Chang Chang, Yao Lung Chang, Chin Jung Wang, Yung Kuei Soong*

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of bladder catheterization on the incidence of postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) and urinary retention (PUR) following laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). One hundred fifty patients undergoing LAVH were randomly assigned to no catheter use, 1-day, and 2-day catheter groups. The relationship between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors and the rates of UTI and PUR were determined. The incidences of UTI and PUR were 9.3% and 18.7%, respectively. The highest rate of UTI occurred in the 2-day catheter group; the highest rate of PUR occurred in no-catheter-use group. Multivariable logistical regression showed the duration of catheterization was the single predictor of UTI; duration of catheterization and diabetes mellitus were predictors for PUR. While short-term indwelling catheterization resulted in decreased rate of PUR, UTI rate increased among patients undergoing LAVH. Nonetheless, most patients resumed normal urination shortly after surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)295-300
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Urogynecology Journal
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Catheterization
  • Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Urinary retention
  • Urinary tract infection

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