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Introduction: Traction on the per-urethral catheter is commonly employed after monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (mTURP) to reduce bleeding. However, its efficacy and impact on postoperative pain remain uncertain. Further, there is limited evidence to suggest any benefit regarding post-operative blood loss.

Materials And Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 62 patients undergoing mTURP were assigned to either a traction ( = 30) or non-traction ( = 32) group. Blood loss, postoperative pain, and analgesic requirements were assessed between January 2022 and April 2023. {(IHEC-PGR/2021/DM/M.Ch/Jan/02), CTRI Registration: CTRI/2022/01/039199.}.

Results: No significant differences were observed between the traction and non-traction groups regarding postoperative blood loss (-value- 0.632), fall in hemoglobin (-value- 0.719) and hematocrit (-value- 0.937) levels, and length of postoperative hospital stay (-value- 0.797). However, the traction group reported significantly higher postoperative pain scores (-value < 0.001) and increased analgesic requirements (-value < 0.001).

Conclusion: The study suggests that 12-hours catheter traction after mTURP does not reduce blood loss and is associated with increased postoperative pain.

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