Acute urinary retention rates following early removal or no placement in colon and rectal surgery: a single-center analysis

ConclusionDeferral or early removal of urinary catheters is safe and feasible following colorectal surgery without a significant increase in AUR. Avoiding prolonged indwelling urinary catheterization may decrease associated complications such as UTI and hospital length of stay.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research