ReviewSaudi journal of anaesthesia
Postoperative urinary retention (POUR): A narrative review.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of sugammadex on postoperative urinary retention and recovery characteristics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of intrasphincteric botulinum toxin on postoperative urinary retention following stapled hemorrhoidopexy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- An anesthesia-integrated model for predicting postoperative urinary retention after transurethral resection of the prostate: A retrospective cohort study.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Article
- Postoperative Urinary Retention After General Surgical Procedures: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Short-Term Outcomes.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Impact of spinal versus general anesthesia on dwell time of early immediate intravesical epirubicin administration following transurethral resection of bladder tumor: an observational study.World journal of urology · 2026Observational
- Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Urinary Retention After Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.World journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Early Prediction of Postoperative Urinary Retention After General Anesthesia Using Explainable Machine Learning.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Sex-Specific Differences and Risk Factors for Postoperative Urinary Retention after Spine Surgery with TIVA.Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society · 2026Article
- Micturition Syncope Secondary to Urethral Obstruction with Multisystem Complications: A Case Report.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a risk prediction model for postoperative urinary retention after gynecologic abdominal-pelvic surgery.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Association between spinopelvic parameters and postoperative urinary retention in thoracolumbar spine surgery: a propensity-matched analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Incidence and risk factors of postpartum urinary retention following cesarean section: a retrospective nationwide inpatient sample database study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Advancements in Managing Choledocholithiasis and Acute Cholangitis in the Elderly: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- The Effect of Sevoflurane and Propofol on the Status of Renal Complications in Traumatic Injury Patients Following Laminectomy Surgery.Bulletin of emergency and trauma · 2024Article
- Postoperative urinary retention (POUR): A few more concerns.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaArticle
- Early versus Delayed Removal of Urinary Catheter after Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Insights from a Prospective Observational Study.Journal of mid-life healthArticle
- Erector spinae plane block versus caudal block in children: similar analgesia, different stories beneath the surface.Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)Article
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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is defined as the inability to void in the presence of a full bladder after surgery. Complications include delirium, pain, prolonged hospitalization, and long-term altered bladder contractility. Comorbidities, type of surgery and anesthesia influence the development of POUR. The incidence varies between 5% and 70%. History and clinical examination, the need for bladder catheterization and ultrasonographic evaluation are three methods used to diagnose POUR. The prevention of POUR currently involves identifying patients with pre-operative risk factors and then modifying them where possible. Bladder catheterization is the standard treatment of POUR, however, further studies are necessary to establish patients who need a bladder catheter, bladder volume thresholds and duration of catheterization.
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