Short-term catheter management options for urinary retention following pelvic surgery: a cost analysis

CIC as initial management of urinary retention following pelvic surgery is the most cost-saving when it is only taught postoperatively to patients after determining the need for catheterization. When this is not possible, self-removal of indwelling catheter is the most cost-saving option, especially as the distance between the patient and the provider increases. Choosing the optimal management guided by patient and provider factors can lead to significant cost savings annually in the United States.