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First received: December 13, 2022

Clinical Trial: Effect of Preoperative Tamsulosin on Postoperative Urinary Retention

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Postoperative Retention of Urine

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effect of Preoperative Single-dose Tamsulosin on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Mid-urethral Sling Placement: a Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial

Brief Summary: Approximately 25-30% of patients experience postoperative urinary retention after female pelvic surgery with mid-urethral sling placement.These patients are discharged home with a foley catheter for a few days.Despite being common, many patients consider being discharged home with a foley catheter as a complication of surgery and as the worst part of their experience.Previous studies have demonstrated that 3-5 days of preoperative tamsulosin (a safe and low-cost medication) have been shown to improve postoperative…

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