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. 2021 Jan 25;2021(1):CD012863. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012863.pub2

Comparison 2. Suprapubic catheterisation versus intermittent self‐catheterisation.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2.1 Time to post‐void residual volume of urine < 75 mL after surgery (days) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.2 Time to post‐void residual volume of urine < 100 mL after surgery (days) 2 64 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐11.02 [‐17.78, ‐4.26]
2.3 Adverse events; acute complications 1   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.4 Urinary tract infections during the one‐month period following surgery 2 95 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.77 [0.53, 1.13]