Impact of Early Catheter Removal after Transurethral Resection of Prostate: A Comparative Study of Post-Op Complications in Patients with Early VS Delayed Catheter Removal

Abstract

Objective: To compare the outcome of TURP in terms of post-operative complications in early versus delayed removal of foley catheter after TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Study Design:  descriptive cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Medical Teaching Institute, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from 1 June 2022 to 31 October 2022.

Materials and Methods: A total of 81 patients were randomized to two groups. Group A patients had their catheter removed early, i.e., in first 24 hours after TURP, and Group B patients had their catheter removed as per protocol of the department

Results: There was no statistically significant difference in both groups in terms of incidence of post-operative complications. In addition, there was no significant association between age, post-operative bleeding & weight of prostate and interval to catheter removal. Similarly, there was no statistically significant association between
post-operative complications and age and weight of the prostate in our study participants.

Conclusion: Early removal of catheter after TURP is not associated with an increased incidence of post-operative complications.