Can prophylactic tamsulosin reduce the reisk of urinary retention after surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.

Zhao-Hui Zhou Wenyi Gan Zhiyong LiZhen LiFangjian ZhouHua LiZhuowei Liu

Published in: International journal of surgery (London, England) (2023)

The current meta-analysis suggested that prophylactic tamsulosin contributed to the prevention of POUR, and younger patients (<50 y) might benefit more from this preventive regimen. Tamsulosin was also associated with a higher risk of adverse events.

Keyphrases

benign prostatic hyperplasia
lower urinary tract symptoms
systematic review
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
open label
double blind
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
placebo controlled
phase iii
patient reported outcomes