Article: Prophylactic administration of alpha-blockers for the prevention of post-operative urinary retention following inguinal hernia repair: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland
2022 Volume 21, Issue 4, Page(s) e152–e158
Abstract: Background: Inguinal hernia repair is a commonly performed surgical procedure performed in adult males. Urinary retention following surgery is a known complication likely due to the adrenergic over-stimulation of smooth muscles in the bladder neck and ... ...
Abstract | Background: Inguinal hernia repair is a commonly performed surgical procedure performed in adult males. Urinary retention following surgery is a known complication likely due to the adrenergic over-stimulation of smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate. This effect could potentially be mitigated by the use of alpha-blocker medications. A meta-analysis of randomized control trials (RCTs) was performed to analyse the evidence behind the use of alpha-blockers in the prevention of post-operative urinary retention (POUR). Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, MedLine and Scopus was undertaken adhering to PRISMA guidelines. RCTs using alpha-blockers as a single point intervention were included. Data were analysed using a random-effects model. Risk of Bias (ROB) was assessed according to Cochrane guidelines. Results: Seven RCTs including 680 patients were included. The use of alpha-blockade reduced the incidence of urinary retention requiring catheterization (OR:0.23, 95% CI:0.07-0.70, p:0.009). No serious side-effects of alpha-blockers were reported. Conclusion: Alpha-blockers are a safe and effective intervention to reduce the incidence of urinary retention following inguinal hernia repair surgery. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Humans ; Male ; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists/therapeutic use ; Hernia, Inguinal/surgery ; Hernia, Inguinal/etiology ; Herniorrhaphy/adverse effects ; Herniorrhaphy/methods ; Incidence ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control ; Postoperative Complications/epidemiology ; Urinary Retention/etiology ; Urinary Retention/prevention & control ; Urinary Retention/epidemiology ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic |
Chemical Substances | Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-09-30 |
Publishing country | Scotland |
Document type | Meta-Analysis ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2102927-1 |
ISSN | 1479-666X |
ISSN | 1479-666X |
DOI | 10.1016/j.surge.2022.09.002 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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