Comparison of Immediate Versus Delayed Removal of Urinary Catheter Following Elective Cesarean Section

The objective this trial is to compare immediate and 12 hours postoperative removal of urinary catheter after elective cesarean section; and whether early removal is associated with lower risk of urinary infection compared with delayed catheter removal.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Women admitted to the prenatal wards for primary or repeat elective cesarean section

Exclusion Criteria:

• urinary infection (assessed clinically and by midstream urinalysis),
• significant vaginal bleeding,
• severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia and/or any other conditions requiring postoperative monitoring of urinary output, and
• contraindications for general anesthesia.