- Analysis of 1.2M cases reveals rising incidence of postoperative urinary retention following knee replacement surgery.
- POUR is associated with adverse outcomes and longer hospital stays.
- Risk factors include male sex, fluid and electrolyte disorders, and age over 60 years.
- Patients who developed POUR were more likely to have underlying health conditions.
- POUR linked to higher rates of complications and notably higher hospital costs.
- Obesity appears to reduce the risk of POUR.
- Early bladder scanning and optimized fluid management may help reduce incidence.
- Need for better risk screening and preventive measures, especially in older male patients with comorbidities.
Source: BMC Surgery
