Efficacy of Open-Ended Urinary Catheters in Preventing Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a common postoperative complication following urological procedures, causing significant distress and reducing patient satisfaction. Although pharmacological interventions have been investigated, a more definitive approach is warranted. This study evaluated whether an open-ended Foley catheter (OEFC) reduces the incidence and severity of CRBD compared with a conventional Foley catheter (FC).

Materials

In this exploratory, parallel-group, single-blind, randomized controlled trial conducted at Hiroshima University Hospital, 100 patients undergoing transurethral resection of a bladder tumor or robot-assisted surgery for renal, renal pelvic, or ureteral malignancies were randomized 1:1 to receive either an OEFC or a standar

SUBMITTER: Kobatake K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687923 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature