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How common is bacteria in the urine of patients with urinary catheters after radical surgery on the prostate for prostate cancer and does it get cleared one week after removing the catheter

In patients who have had radical prostatectomy for prostate carcinoma, what is the incidence of bacteriuria at the time of urinary catheter removal and does it get cleared 1 week post-removal


Sponsor

Mr Robert Davies

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2011

Study Type

Observational

Conditions

Summary

The incidence of bacteria in the urine after radical prostatectomy when patients still have their catheters is not known. How qucikly the bacteria clears after the catheter is removed is also not known. Presence of bacteria is a risk for infection which can increase patient morbidity. We want to investigate the rate of bacteria in the urine before and after catheter removal and the incidence of symptomatic urinary tract infection


Eligibility

Sex: Males

Plain Language Summary

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This study is looking at how often bacteria are found in the urine of men who have had their prostate removed (radical prostatectomy) for prostate cancer while they still have a urinary catheter in place. The study also checks whether the bacteria clears within one week of removing the catheter. This information could help doctors better manage the risk of urinary tract infections after this surgery. You may be eligible if: - You are a male patient undergoing radical prostatectomy at Hollywood Private Hospital, St John of God Hospital Subiaco, or Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a pre-existing urinary infection at the time of surgery Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Rate of bacteriuria in patients having radical prostatectomy at time of catheter removal and 1 week post-removal

Rate of bacteriuria in patients having radical prostatectomy at time of catheter removal and 1 week post-removal


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Australia

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