Use of a Urethral Catheter Immobilization Device to Reduce Pain and Discomfort Associated With Catheter Mobility in Post-Prostatectomy Patients

Experimental: Urethral catheter immobilization

Subjects randomized to the intervention group will undergo radical prostatectomy with placement of the urethral catheter per the standard of care. The urethral catheter immobilization device will be applied in the operating room prior to the patient being transported to the recovery room. Subjects will be informed on safe use of the device and must demonstrate competency in removing and replacing the device prior to discharge. Subjects will also be given an elastic leg strap, which they may use concurrently with the device. Subjects will attend routine follow up appointments with their surgeon for removal of the urethral catheter and void trial per standard of care, at which the device will no longer be needed.

No_intervention: No urethral catheter immobilization

Subjects randomized to the control group will undergo radical prostatectomy with placement and securing of the urethral catheter per the standard of care. The catheter will be secured to the leg using cloth tape. Subjects will also be given an elastic leg strap that they may use following discharge, as is routine. Subjects will attend routine follow up appointments with their surgeon for removal of the urethral catheter and void trial per standard of care.