Effect of catheter removal on urinary retention within 24 hours after colon cancer surgery

Abstract

Objective To investigate whether the removal of urinary catheter could increase the incidence of acute urinary retention in patients after colon cancer surgery and provide a basis for early removal of urinary catheter. Methods Eighty patients underwent radical resection of colon cancer were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. In the experimental group, the catheter was removed at 8:00 a.m. on the first day after surgery, and the control group was removed at 8:00 a.m. on the third day after surgery. Acute urinary retention rate and postoperative comfort of the two groups was studied. Results There was no significant difference in acute urinary retention rate (χ2=0.263, P=0.608), while there was significant difference incomfort degree (Z=-6.885, P<0.001) between two groups. Conclusion It is safe to remove urinary catheter within 24 hours for patients after colon cancer surgery, while it does not increase the incidence rate of patients with acute urinary retention, but improves the comfort degree of patients. Key words: Colorectal neoplasms; Nursing services; Indwelling catheter; Urinary retention; Comfort degree