Dr Nikola Petrović
specialist in urology, subspecialist in oncology, urological oncology
Book an appointment with Dr Nikola PetrovićUrinary catheter insertion, change and removal in Niš
Insertion, change and removal of a urinary catheter by a urologist. The urologist decides how often the catheter is changed.
At a glance
- Procedure
- Insertion and changeand catheter removal
- Types
- Foley and silicone catheter
- Done by
- Urologist
- Booking
- By phone
Facts and description
A urinary catheter is a thin tube passed through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine into a bag. At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, urologists insert, change and remove urinary catheters, including silicone ones. The urologist decides how often the catheter is changed and which catheter is suitable.
All facts
- Urinary catheter
- A thin tube passed through the urethra into the bladder that drains urine into a bag
- Price list procedures
- Catheter insertion, silicone catheter insertion, Foley catheter change, silicone catheter change, catheter removal, J-J stent insertion and removal, putting medicine into the bladder
- Done by
- A urology specialist
- Change
- The urologist decides how often the catheter is changed, depending on its type
- Price
- The items are in the price table on this page.
Who it is for
- Patients with a long-term urinary catheter that needs changing
- Catheter insertion on a doctor's recommendation
- Catheter removal when the doctor decides it is no longer needed
Good to know
- If you cannot pass urine at all and are in pain, urgent assessment is needed
- The urologist decides on the type of catheter and when to change it
What a catheter change looks like
Step 1: Booking
Say that you have a catheter, what type it is and when it was inserted, if you know.
Step 2: Urologist consultation
The urologist checks your condition and explains the procedure.
Step 3: Change or insertion
The catheter is passed through the urethra with a local anaesthetic gel, under sterile conditions.
Step 4: Instructions
You receive instructions for catheter care and the date of the next change or follow-up.
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Recovery
- Keep the bag below the level of the bladder and empty it regularly.
- Drink enough fluids, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
- Contact a doctor if the catheter does not drain urine, if there is blood in the urine or a raised temperature.
- With severe pain and inability to pass urine, call the emergency service on 194.
How to prepare
- Bring your results and a list of medicines you take regularly.
- Tell the doctor what catheter you have and when it was inserted.
- Tell the doctor about allergies, especially to latex and local anaesthetics.
When to contact a doctor
Contact a doctor without delay if:
- The catheter stops draining urine
- Blood in the urine or a raised temperature
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- You cannot pass urine after the catheter is removed
In detail
What is a urinary catheter?
A urinary catheter is a thin, flexible tube passed through the urethra into the bladder. A small balloon at the end keeps it in the bladder, and urine drains into a bag. A catheter is used when a patient cannot pass urine on their own, after some operations or in some long-term conditions, as assessed by the doctor. The Foley catheter is the most common type, and silicone catheters are usually used when the catheter needs to stay in longer.
Catheter change and removal
A long-term catheter is changed at intervals set by the urologist. The Maja Hospital urology price list has separate items for Foley catheter change and silicone catheter change. When the doctor decides the catheter is no longer needed, it is removed: the balloon is emptied and the catheter is pulled out. If you cannot pass urine after removal, contact a doctor without delay.
Insertion and removal of a J-J (JJ) stent
A J-J stent (JJ stent, ureteric stent) is a thin, soft tube placed from the kidney to the bladder that temporarily keeps urine draining freely from the kidney, for example after stones are broken up, when the urologist decides it is needed. It is removed by a short procedure through the urethra. The urology price list has separate items for J-J stent insertion, insertion on both sides under local anaesthetic and J-J stent removal in women and in men.
The stent is temporary. The urologist sets the removal date, and a stent left in too long can become coated with stone deposits, cause infection and damage the kidney. So book the removal appointment and write it down.
Putting medicine into the bladder (intravesical instillation)
Medicine or a solution is put into the bladder (instillation) on the urologist's recommendation. The urologist decides which preparation is needed and how many times the procedure is repeated. The urology price list lists it as administration of medicine into the bladder.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I have a urinary catheter changed in Niš?
At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, urinary catheters are inserted, changed and removed by a urologist. Appointments are booked by phone.
How much does a catheter change cost?
The Maja Hospital urology price list has items for catheter insertion, silicone catheter insertion, Foley catheter change, silicone catheter change and catheter removal. All are in the price table on this page.
How often is a urinary catheter changed?
It depends on the type of catheter and your condition. The urologist decides when it is changed.
Is a J-J stent the same as a catheter?
No. A J-J stent is a thin tube placed inside the body that temporarily connects the kidney and the bladder, while a urinary catheter drains urine from the bladder into a bag.
How long can a JJ stent stay in?
Within the time set by the urologist. A J-J stent is temporary and must not stay in the body longer than that, because a stent left in too long can become coated with stone deposits, cause infection and damage the kidney. Book and write down the removal date, and if you miss it, contact the urologist.
The information in this text is general in nature and does not replace an examination by a doctor.
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Information on this website does not replace a medical examination. Treatment is decided by a doctor after the examination.