The objective of the study is to determine the effectiveness of postoperative Tamsulosin in reducing the duration of acute postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following pelvic reconstructive surgery through a double blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.
18 years or older
willing and able to provide informed consent
postoperative urinary retention as defined by a failed RGVT prior to hospital discharge
Ability to speak and read English
allergy/intolerance to Tamsulosin or sulfa drugs
preoperative history of urinary retention as defined by preoperative post void residual of >150mL
current use of alpha antagonist medication for hypertension
severe dementia
Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborator