Hernia Surgery Discussion Board: Re: catheter for surgery?

Re: catheter for surgery?

Posted by Hernia MD on July 18, 2009, 6:43 pm, in reply to "catheter for surgery?"
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A catheter is NO NEEDED for the majority of lap inguinal hernia repairs. I have my patients void right before the surgery and almost never use a catheter. Some surgeons put a catheter in every patient for NO good reason. Let your surgeon know that you prefer not to have a catheter.

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catheter for surgery? - nolikepain July 18, 2009, 6:13 pm
- Re: catheter for surgery? - Hernia MD July 18, 2009, 6:43 pm
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