urology problems+hiatal hernia surgery

  My friend had hiatal hernia surgery and now has to wear a catheter since he had the surgery,what is the connection,and what if anything can be done to help him?no one can figure out whats wrong......
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Dear Lucille
Thanks for your questions.
Hiatal surgery does not directly affect the bladder.  Anesthesia, and postoperative analgesics  can  prevent the bladder from emptying until they have been metabolized especially if the patients has had some problems with prostatism or impaired  bladder emptying before surgery.   Urinary retention can  resolve after temporary bladder drainage with a catheter if the bladder suffered prolonged stretching.  
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