On 28 nov 2023, neotract was made aware of a patient that received a prostatic urethral lift (pul) procedure on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, hematuria with a blood clot was observed.In the recovery room, the patient developed urinary retention and he was catheterized.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient's hemoglobin level decreased by 2 g/dl from baseline.A computed tomography (ct) scan was performed with no visible hematoma.The patient underwent bladder irrigation on (b)(6) 2023 and (b)(6) 2023 with persisting hematuria, decreasing hemoglobin levels, and a low grade fever.On (b)(6) 2023, the catheter was removed.It was reported that hematuria, urethral pain, and decreased hemoglobin levels persisted, so the patient continued to be transfused (2 units total).On (b)(6) 2023, the patient was discharged with no plans of additional scans or interventions.
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