May 26, 2023 · A suprapubic catheter (SPC) is a thin, flexible rubber or plastic tube that healthcare providers use to drain urine (pee) from your urinary bladder when you can’t pee on your own.

Sep 25, 2017 · Suprapubic catheters empty urine from the bladder via an incision in the belly, instead of the urethra. They can be used, for example, if the urethra is damaged, or if a person is sexually active.

Nov 26, 2019 · A suprapubic catheter (sometimes called an SPC) is a device that’s inserted into your bladder to drain urine if you can’t urinate on your own. Normally, a catheter is inserted into your …

Apr 21, 2025 · A suprapubic (SOO-pruh-PYOO-bick) catheter is a thin, flexible rubber or plastic tube (see Figure 1). It’s used to drain urine (pee) from your bladder when you cannot pee on your own.

Suprapubic Catheter: Indications, Complications, and Insertion Technique, from the online textbook of urology by D. Manski

A suprapubic catheter (tube) drains urine from your bladder. It is inserted into your bladder through a small hole in your lower belly. You may need a catheter because you have urinary incontinence …

Suprapubic catheter placement is suitable for adults of all ages with neurogenic bladder caused by conditions such as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, or Parkinson’s disease. The …

Feb 4, 2026 · Suprapubic means that the catheter is inserted above your pubic bone. You may need a catheter because you have problems urinating because of a medical condition or surgery.

Dec 17, 2024 · A suprapubic catheter is a medical device that is used to drain urine from the bladder through a small incision made in the abdominal wall, just above the pubic bone. It is often utilized …

A suprapubic (SP) catheter is a tube that enters the urinary bladder through the wall of the abdomen. It may be needed for several reasons. Often, the catheter is used to constantly drain urine from the …