Hysteroscopy surgery is a very common surgical method nowadays, which can be used to treat many gynecological diseases. Some patients are still very worried when they hear about surgery and want to have a comprehensive understanding and do a good job in nursing care. So does hysteroscopy surgery require the insertion of a urinary catheter?
The purpose of inserting a urinary catheter is to urinate correctly and avoid situations such as ureteral adhesions or bladder rupture. Some hysteroscopic surgeries may compress the patient's bladder and ureter, so in this case, a urinary catheter needs to be inserted to ensure the patient's urinary system health and avoid accidents.
But for most hysteroscopic surgeries that do not compress the bladder or ureter, there is no need to insert a catheter for treatment, so there is no need to worry too much about this situation. Before surgery, it is necessary to undergo relevant examinations and consult the doctor's opinion to see if a urinary catheter is needed.
If the condition is severe and requires surgical treatment, and the surgery takes a long time, the patient uses general anesthesia during the surgery. In this case, a urinary catheter is needed for postoperative catheterization. And there are many things to pay attention to, personal hygiene must be done well to avoid infection. In addition, it is important to note that when placing a urinary catheter, patients need to regularly check the fixation of the catheter to see if it has come off, and also pay attention to replacing the catheter every 5-7 days.
