Whether gallstone surgery needs to be retained urinary catheter depends on the specific circumstances, general gallstone surgery time is short, can not be retained, in addition to the condition of the special needs of the need to retain the catheter.
In general anesthesia surgery if the time is long, in order to avoid causing urinary retention, the need for preoperative catheter. At present, gallstone surgery are taken laparoscopic cholecystectomy, due to the short operation time, less traumatic, will not cause urinary retention, can not leave a catheter.
However, if the patient is older, has prostatic hyperplasia or has obvious inflammation, adhesions, perforation and other complications, the operation time may be extended, in order to avoid the adverse effects of urinary retention on the bladder, it is necessary to leave a catheter before the operation.
Whether or not a catheter is needed for gallstone surgery, it is recommended to consult with the attending physician who can give you a reasonable recommendation taking into account your specific condition and the type of surgery.