Simple swap in surgery could help women avoid catheters
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested if using a simple saltwater solution (saline) instead of a numbing medicine (lidocaine) during a common surgery for stress urinary incontinence could help women avoid a frustrating side effect. The side effect is temporary trouble urinating after surgery, which …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West Penn Allegheny Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC