Key result
Urology specialty linked to ~287% greater risk of prolonged postoperative antibiotic use versus general surgery.
Why the study?
To evaluate perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis practices and identify factors associated with prolonged postoperative antibiotic use among urologists and general surgeons in Turkiye.
What are the perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis practices and factors associated with prolonged postoperative antibiotic use among urologists and general surgeons in Turkiye?
Cross-Sectional (n=102)
What are the perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis practices and factors associated with prolonged postoperative antibiotic use among urologists and general surgeons in Turkiye?
Despite a preference for single-dose prophylaxis, a significant proportion of urologists and general surgeons in Turkiye continue antibiotics beyond 24 hours, largely driven by fear of infection and institutional habits.
Informs Turkish surgical antibiotic stewardship needs; leaves open effects on resistance and optimal durations.
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Aydın et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis practices (n=102). Urology specialty vs. General surgery specialty was evaluated on Prolonged postoperative antibiotic use (>24 hours) (OR 3.87, 95% CI 1.45-10.27, p=0.007). Urology specialty was an independent predictor of prolonged postoperative antibiotic use compared to general surgery, with a nearly fourfold higher risk (OR 3.87).
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