Complications of peri-operative ureteral catheter placement: experience at a major cancer center

Peri-operative cystoscopy with ureteral catheter placement is a common urologic procedure performed prior to pelvic and retroperitoneal surgery to aid in ureteral identification. However, few studies have been completed evaluating complications following this procedure. While evidence is limited, studies in the gynecologic and colorectal literature have shown complication rates from 2.4% to 98% following ureteral catheter placement.1, 2 Although complications are typically mild, a review of colorectal patients revealed a concerning anuria rate of 5% following surgery.

Source: Urology - July 16, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Albert A. Geskin, O. Lenaine Westney, William J. Graber, Thomas G. Smith III, Brian F. Chapin, Justin R. Gregg Source Type: research