Patient Removal of Urinary Catheters After Urogynecologic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

CONCLUSION: Postoperative urinary catheter removal by the patient at home was noninferior to office removal when early urinary retention rates were compared. Participants in the home removal group had fewer office visits and reported low pain, low difficulty, and high satisfaction.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04783012.PMID:37963385 | DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005454

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Amy L Askew Samantha L Margulies Ijeoma Agu Katie M LeCroy Elizabeth Geller Jennifer M Wu Source Type: research