A Prospective, Randomized Trial Evaluating the Use of Hydrogel Coated Latex Versus All Silicone Urethral Catheters After Urethral Reconstructive Surgery

The theoretical benefit of silicone catheters over hydrogel coated latex catheters does not appear to translate into a clinical advantage after urethral reconstructive surgery since we found no difference in the rate of recurrence or operative complications at intermediate term followup. It appears that the 2 types of catheter are appropriate for urethral stenting following urethral reconstructive surgery.