ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2019
The comparison of transurethral versus suprapubic catheter after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Catheter strategy and functional recovery after robotic prostatectomy: a systematic review of suprapubic versus urethral drainage.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comparing the incidence of postoperative painful bladder spasm between malecot catheter and 3-way Foley catheter: a clinical trial.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Advancements in surgical technique and perioperative care.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Review
- The metastatic promoter DEPDC1B induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition and promotes prostate cancer cell proliferation via Rac1-PAK1 signaling.Clinical and translational medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe transurethral catheter (TUC) or supra-pubic catheter is commonly used after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). However, the best way of urine drainage after the operation is still controversial.
methodsA comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science databases and the reference lists of relevant articles was performed up to July 2019. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed based on all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and retrospective studies assessing the two techniques.
resultsIn total, nine studies (1,121 patients) were eligible, including three RCTs, one prospective and five retrospective studies. After RARP, postoperative pain was less in suprapubic catheter (SPC) group than TC group, both within 3 days [mean difference (MD): -0.70; 95% confidence interval (CI): -1.37 to -0.02; P=0.04] and 5 days after operation (MD: -0.96; 95% CI: -1.39 to -0.52; P<0.00001). There was no significant difference between SPC and TUC groups, in operation time (MD: 2.58; 95% CI: -5.82 to 10.97; P=0.55) and at rates of both catheterization-associated complication [odds ratio (OR): 1.05; 95% CI: 0.67 to 1.64; P=0.83] and long-term urinary incontinence (OR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.42 to 1.12; P=0.13).
conclusionsPatients in SPC group suffer from less postoperative pain compared with the TUC group. SPC can be a better alternate of TUC.
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