Administering prophylactic alpha-blockade to reduce urinary retention post inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The incidence of post-operative urinary retention (POUR) following inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is approximately 0.4% - 22.0%. POUR may lead to patient discomfort and catheter-related complications including urinary tract infection, urethral trauma, bladder overdistension and subsequent permanent bladder dysfunction. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials (RCT) evaluating the impact of administration of perioperative alpha-blockade to reduce the incidence of acute POUR following IHR.

Methods

A systematic review was performed as per PRISMA guidelines. The incidence of POUR in the alpha-blocker and control groups were expressed as dichotomous outcomes, reported as odds ratios (ORs) expressed with 95% confidence inter

SUBMITTER: Calpin GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749971 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature