CONTEXT: Ceasarean section is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedure in Obstetrics and traditionally indwelling urethral catheter is left insitu for about 24hours after the procedure. This is associated with some complication which can be reduce by removing the catheter immediately after the procedure in uncomplicated cases. OBJECTIVES: To determine the feasibility and safety of caring out an elective caesarean section with immediate post-operative removal of urethral catheter. STUDY DESIGN& SETTING: This is a randomized control trial carried out at Obstetric units of O.A.U.T.H.C Ile-Ife. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All women admitted for elective caesarean section were randomized into indwelling urethral catheterization for 24hours and immediate removal of urethral catheter following elective caesarean section after obtaining an informed consent. Their urine were collected before and 72hours after the operation for MCS. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain relevant information. OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcome measures of this study include: preoperative and 72hours postoperative urine MCS, postoperative morbidities and length of hospital stay.