Prospective Comparative Study of Two Protocols of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Tuzel E., AKTEPE O. C., AKDOĞAN B.

JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, vol.27, no.2, pp.172-176, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/end.2012.0331
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.172-176
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered to be a clean-contaminated surgical procedure, and all patients are recommended to receive antibiotic prophylaxis before the operation to prevent septic events. The aim of the present study is to prospectively compare two different protocols of antibiotic prophylaxis in PCNL.