Factors Effect to Duration of Postoperative Bladder Self Catheterization in Radical Hysterectomy
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Abstract
Objective To determine factors that effect to duration of postoperative bladder self catheterization in radical hysterectomy.
Method A 5-year retrospective review of 531 women undergoing radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer was performed.
Results Duration of postoperative bladder self catheterization was significantly related to the extent of parametrium resection and vaginal cuff length. Perioperative complications, operative time, operative blood loss and postoperative urinary tract infection were not significantly associated with duration of postoperative bladder self catheterization.
Conclusion Extent of parametrium and vagina length in radical hysterectomy was significantly associated with duration of postoperative bladder self catheterization.