Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Pages: 383-392

Journal: Urologe A

Volume number: 60

Issue number: 3

ISSN: 0340-2592

eISSN: 1433-0563

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-021-01455-2

Publisher: Springer

Abstract: 
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in endourology is used to reduce or avoid postoperative surgical site infections and complicated urinary tract infections. Special attention is paid to antibiotic stewardship strategies to avoid the continuing selection of antibiotics and multidrug-resistant uropathogens as well as collateral damage to the microbiome. The individual risk profile, the local resistance situation, the expected pathogen spectrum, the pharmacokinetics and the approval of each substance are important aspects to be considered in the indications and selection of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Furthermore, applicable hygiene regulations and the surgical care of an intervention must be observed.

Harvard Citation style: Kranz, J., Schneidewind, L., Pilatz, A. and Wagenlehner, F. (2021) Antibiotic prophylaxis for endourological interventions considering antibiotic stewardship, Urologe A, 60(3), pp. 383-392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-021-01455-2

APA Citation style: Kranz, J., Schneidewind, L., Pilatz, A., & Wagenlehner, F. (2021). Antibiotic prophylaxis for endourological interventions considering antibiotic stewardship. Urologe A. 60(3), 383-392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-021-01455-2