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ArticleAnnals of coloproctology2025

Early urinary catheter removal in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial on silodosin versus no pharmacological treatment on urinary function in the early postoperative period.

Žilvinas Gricius, Justas Kuliavas, Eugenijus Stratilatovas, Bronius Buckus, Audrius Dulskas

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Article in Annals of coloproctology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03607370 (Timing for Rectal Surgery After ChST), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Timing for Rectal Surgery After ChST

TypeinterventionalSponsorNational Cancer Center Affiliate of Vilnius University Hospital Santaros KlinikosRan2017 to 2025Enrolled142ConditionsRectal CancerArmsSurgery after 12 weeks of delay after chemoradiotherapy.
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Žilvinas GriciusFaculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Justas KuliavasFaculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Eugenijus StratilatovasDepartment of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Bronius BuckusFaculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Audrius DulskasFaculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the α1 adrenergic receptor antagonist silodosin in preventing lower urinary tract symptoms after rectal cancer surgery.

methodsWe conducted a 2-arm, double-blind, single-center randomized controlled trial. The study included 150 patients with rectal cancer who underwent radical surgery between 2019 and 2022. On the first postoperative day, the urinary catheter was removed for all patients. Of these, 100 patients were administered silodosin, while 50 patients (control group) receive placebo (glucose tablet). Urinary dysfunction (urinary retention, infection, dysuria) and other complications were monitored.

resultsAmong the 150 patients, 84 (56.0%) were male and 66 (44.0%) were female. Surgical procedures included abdominoperineal resection in 33 patients, partial mesorectal excision in 45, and total mesorectal excision in 72. A laparoscopic approach was used in 69 patients, while the remaining 81 underwent open surgery. Urinary tract symptoms developed in 10 patients (6.7%): 7 (7.0%) in the silodosin group and 3 (6.0%) in the control group (P=0.92). In the silodosin group, there was 1 case (1.0%) of urinary retention, 3 cases (3.0%) of urinary tract infection, and 3 cases (3.0%) of dysuria. In the control group, there was 1 case (2.0%) each of urinary retention, urinary tract infection, and dysuria (all P=0.92).

conclusionEarly urinary catheter removal on the first postoperative day was safe in both groups. The use of the oral α-antagonist silodosin did not provide additional benefits in preventing lower urinary tract symptoms in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03607370.

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Low anterior resectionProctectomyRectal neoplasmsSilodosin

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PMID40537941
PMCPMC12215321

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