Abstract:Objective To explore the best time to remove the indwelling urinary catheters after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) or laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) so as to reduce the indwelling time of nontherapeutic catheters and thus reduce postoperative complications and enhance recovery. Methods We included 140 patients who have undergone laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy or laparoscopic nephrectomy and received indwelling urinary catheters during the op… Show more
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