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Trial without catheter (TWOC): frequently-asked questions

Patient Information Department of Urology 29/Info_04_11 Trial without catheter (TWOC) Page 1 of 4 Trial without catheter (TWOC): frequently - asked questions What is a Trial without catheter ? A Trial without catheter is when a catheter which has been inserted via the urethra (water pipe) is removed from the bladder for a Trial period to determine whether you are able to pass urine spontaneously. What will happen once the catheter has been removed? You will be encouraged to fill your bladder slowly by drinking sufficient fluid. This normally entails drinking a glass or cupful of liquid approximately every 45-60 minutes. Do I have to stay in hospital during this time? Not necessarily although, by remaining in hospital, this allows us to monitor your condition closely.

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1 Patient Information Department of Urology 29/Info_04_11 Trial without catheter (TWOC) Page 1 of 4 Trial without catheter (TWOC): frequently - asked questions What is a Trial without catheter ? A Trial without catheter is when a catheter which has been inserted via the urethra (water pipe) is removed from the bladder for a Trial period to determine whether you are able to pass urine spontaneously. What will happen once the catheter has been removed? You will be encouraged to fill your bladder slowly by drinking sufficient fluid. This normally entails drinking a glass or cupful of liquid approximately every 45-60 minutes. Do I have to stay in hospital during this time? Not necessarily although, by remaining in hospital, this allows us to monitor your condition closely.

2 If you live locally, you may be able to return home after the catheter has been removed; alternatively, you can leave the clinic but remain within the hospital so that you can return to the Clinic at any time. What happens if I cannot pass urine? If you are unable to pass urine, a new catheter may be inserted or, with your agreement, you may be taught intermittent self-catheterisation. Trial without catheter (TWOC) Page 2 of 4 If you require re-catheterisation, you will be automatically referred back to your Consultant Urologist for further advice. If self-catheterisation is required, your Specialist Nurse will provide you with everything you need for this and will continue to monitor your progress at subsequent outpatient appointments.

3 Who can I contact for more help or information? Oncology Nurses Uro-Oncology Nurse Specialist 01223 586748 Bladder cancer Nurse Practitioner (haematuria, chemotherapy & BCG) 01223 274608 Prostate cancer Nurse Practitioner 01223 274608 Non-Oncology Nurses Urology Nurse Practitioner (incontinence, urodynamics, catheter patients) 01223 274608 or 586748 Patient Advice & Liaison Centre (PALS) Telephone +44 (0)1223 216756 or 257257 +44 (0)1223 274432 or 274431 PatientLine *801 (from patient bedside telephones only) E mail Mail PALS, Box No 53 Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ Chaplaincy and Multi-Faith Community Telephone +44 (0)1223 217769 E mail Mail The Chaplaincy, Box No 105 Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ MINICOM System ("type" system for the hard of hearing) Telephone +44 (0)1223 274604 Trial without catheter (TWOC) Page 3 of 4 Access Office (travel, parking & security information) Telephone +44 (0)1223 586969 Other information This patient information leaflet provides input from specialists, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Department of Health and evidence-based sources as a supplement to any advice you may already have been given by your GP.

4 Alternative treatments can be discussed in more detail with your urologist or Specialist Nurse. How can I get information in alternative formats? Please ask if you require this information in other languages, large print or audio format: 01223 216032 or Polish Informacje te mo na otrzyma w innych j zykach, w wersji du ym drukiem lub audio. Zam wienia prosimy sk ada pod numerem: 01223 216032 lub wysy aj c e-mail: Portuguese Se precisar desta informa o num outro idioma, em impress o de letras grandes ou formato udio por favor telefone para o 01223 216032 ou envie uma mensagem para: Russian Если вам требуется эта информация на другом языке, крупным шрифтом или в аудиоформате, пожалуйста, обращайтесь по телефону 01223 216032 или на вебсайт Cantonese 01223 216032 Turkish Bu bilgiyi diger dillerde veya b y k bask l ya da sesli formatta isterseniz l tfen su numaradan kontak kurun: 01223 216032 veya asag daki adrese e-posta g nderin.

5 Trial without catheter (TWOC) Page 4 of 4 Bengali Addenbrooke s is smoke-free. You cannot smoke anywhere on the site. Smoking increases the severity of some urological diseases and increases the risk of post-operative complications. For advice on quitting, contact your GP or the NHS smoking helpline free on 0800 169 0 169 Document history Author(s) Nikesh Thiruchelvam (on behalf of the Consultant Urologists) Department Department of Urology, Box No 43 Addenbrooke s Hospital Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 2QQ Contact number 01223 216575 Fax number 01223 216069 Dept website First published May 2005 Review date April 2014 File name Trial without catheter (TWOC) Version number Ref 29/Info_04_11


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