Post-operative urinary retention (POUR) is a common complication after inguinal hernia repair
with a reported incidence up 34%. It can be described as the inability to initiate urination
or properly empty one's bladder following surgery. It is usually self-limited, but it
requires the use of catheterization to empty the bladder in order to prevent further injury
to the bladder or kidneys and to relief the discomfort of a full bladder. Tamsulosin is a
medication that is commonly used in men with urinary symptoms related to an enlarged
prostate. There is some evidence to suggest that it may also potentially be beneficial for
preventing post-operative urinary retention.
The purpose of this study is to determine if tamsulosin ("TAMSULOSIN Mepha Ret Depocaps 0.4
mg") is effective in preventing post-operative urinary retention following endoscopic total
extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and its impact on hospital length of stay.