Chapter 63 · Practical algorithms
Algorithm for complications after urological procedures
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assess severity (bleeding, infection, perforation, obstruction) |
| 2 | Bleeding → catheter + irrigation |
| 3 | Infection → antibiotics + drainage |
| 4 | Perforation → catheterization or surgery |
| 5 | Obstruction → drainage |
| 6 | Monitoring and planning of repeat intervention |
Cross-references: Chapters 9, 12–13, 24–25, 48, and 61.