Key clinical point: Plug-unplug catheters appear to offer women an easier-to-manage alternative without an increase in pain or infection levels.

Major finding: There was no difference in postoperative activity assessment scale scores (plug-unplug, 70; continuous drainage, 68; and reference arm, 79). However, patients with a continuous catheter indicated in other evaluations that they had more difficulty managing the catheter and felt it impeded activities and the wearing of clothing they would otherwise wear.

Study details: A total of 63 women with a failed postoperative voiding trial after reconstructive pelvic surgery for prolapse were randomized to plug-unplug catheters or continuous drainage catheters; 30 women who passed the voiding trial served as a reference arm in the study.

Disclosures: The authors did not report any potential conflicts of interest.