ReviewGlobal spine journal2023
Risk Factors for Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Current Literature and Meta-Analysis.
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- Sex difference in outcomes and risk factors for lumbar decompressive surgery.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Urinary Retention After Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.World journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Preoperative Hypoalbuminemia, Functional Dependence, and Intraoperative Infusion Volume Associated with Postoperative Urinary Retention After Elective Spinal Surgery.International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
- Urinary dysfunction following single-level lumbar fusion in men: A propensity-matched analysis of surgical approach.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- Sex-Specific Differences and Risk Factors for Postoperative Urinary Retention after Spine Surgery with TIVA.Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society · 2026Article
- Association between spinopelvic parameters and postoperative urinary retention in thoracolumbar spine surgery: a propensity-matched analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designSystematic Review and Meta-analysis.
objectivePostoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common complication following lumbar spine surgery (LSS) and timely recognition is imperative to avoid long-term consequences. The aim of the current meta-analysis was to systematically review the literature in order to identify risk factors associated with POUR after LSS.
methodsIn accordance with PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review of the literature was performed using Pubmed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE database for articles on POUR following LSS. A meta-analysis was performed comparing patients with and without POUR; and the factors associated with this adverse event were analyzed. The pooled data were reported as mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CI;
resultsThe meta-analysis included 10 studies compromised of 30,300 patients. Based on our analysis, patients who were male, were older in age, underwent instrumented fusion, had diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, or benign prostatic hypertrophy had significantly higher risk of developing POUR. Additionally, patients in who developed POUR had significantly longer surgical times and higher volumes of intra-operative fluid administration, as compared with non-POUR patients. The POUR patients also had a significantly higher association with urinary tract infection. Prior surgery, BMI, length of stay, and smoking status did not reveal any statistical association with POUR.
conclusionsRisk factors associated with POUR following LSS include male gender, older age, longer surgical times, fusion procedures, larger volumes of intraoperative infusions, and associated comorbidities like DM, CAD, and BPH.
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