[On prevention of post-surgery acute urinary retention].

The article highlights the issues of prevention of acute urinary retention after surgery. The authors present results of a study on the efficacy and safety of 1-blockers for the prevention of acute urinary retention after surgery. The results imply that the use of 1-blockers in pre- and postoperative period can significantly reduce the risk of postoperative ischuria, contribute to independent urination after a single urinary catheterization in patients who experience urinary retention, improve the postoperative period and promote recovery of patients.