Outcomes of Early Removal of Urinary Catheter Following Rectal Resection for Cancer

Emilie Duchalais,David W. Larson,N. Machairas,Kellie L. Mathis,Eric J. Dozois,Scott R. Kelley

Outcomes of Early Removal of Urinary Catheter Following Rectal Resection for Cancer

2019

Emilie Duchalais
David W. Larson
N. Machairas
Kellie L. Mathis
Eric J. Dozois
Scott R. Kelley

Purpose Early postoperative urinary catheter removal decreases urinary tract infection (UTI) rate and accelerates patient mobilization. The aim of this study is to determine the results of systematic urinary catheter removal on postoperative day (POD) 1 in patients undergoing rectal resection for cancer.

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Catheter removal
Cancer
General surgery
Catheter
Surgery
Urinary system
Medicine
Resection
Urinary catheterization
Surgical oncology
rectal resection
urinary catheter
Abdominoperineal resection

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