The initial insertion of a suprapubic catheter (SPC), a procedure referred to as a suprapubic cystostomy, can be performed under local or general anesthesia with a trocar system, using cystoscopic or ultrasound guidance. SPC insertion is an aseptic procedure that can be performed in an outpatient or office setting (e.g. urology practice or short procedure unit). Intraoperative complications of ...

(UroToday.com) The 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting featured an oral abstract session on urothelial carcinoma, and a presentation by Dr. Daniel Petrylak discussing the impact of exposure on outcomes with enfortumab vedotin in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. Enfortumab vedotin is approved in combination with pembrolizumab (EV-302 1 ...

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Clear explanation of what a "Foley" or indwelling catheter is, the 2 types of insertions, their use cases, and the risk of CAUTI if catheterization isn't properly managed.

A quick reference for HCP's on the indwelling catheter (Foley Catheter) types, foley catheter sizes, and how shape and size variations impact the patient.

Suprapubic catheterization (SPC), indwelling urethral catheter, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), transurethral (urethral) indwelling catheter, British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and Nurses (BAUN), Diane Newman.

There are other non-infectious IUC-related adverse effects that occur the longer an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC), particularly a transurethral IUC, is used for bladder drainage. They include catheter blockage, urine bypassing, bladder spasms, …

Diane Newman delivers a presentation on pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy, highlighting the prevalence and impact of post-surgical urinary incontinence. She explained that while incontinence initially affects 2-90% of patients, most improve within 2-3 months, though 5-20% may experience ongoing symptoms beyond two years. Newman emphasized the importance of pre-...

Catheter related problems due to an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) have existed as long as urinary catheters have been utilized. This section will review IUC complications: infectious complications such as (symptomatic bacterial infection, …