The objectives of this study are to determine the feasibility of conducting a full-scale randomized control trial comparing the efficacy of tamsulosin compared to placebo in reducing post-operative urinary retention in people undergoing elective thoracic surgery.
Male Sex
Age greater than or equal to 40 years
History of Diabetes Mellitus
Prior pelvic irradiation
Active treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Hypersensitivity or allergy to tamsulosin HCL
Active treatment with tamsulosin or other alpha-blocker or uses of tamsulosin/ other alpha-blocker within 3 weeks of enrollment date
Active urinary tract infection