title: [Prevention using quinolones in transurethral surgery].
abstract: Much controversy exists as to the benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis in transurethral surgery. Any urinary tract infection should be treated before proceeding with a transurethral operation. There is growing evidence that antimicrobial prophylaxis is also beneficial in the case of preoperatively sterile urine. A single dose or short-term prophylaxis appears to be sufficient. As newer fluoroquinolones reach very high tissue concentrations, possess a suitable antimicrobial spectrum to cover most uropathogens and may also be administered orally, these new drugs represent an attractive choice for prophylaxis in transurethral surgery.
authors.affiliation: Clinique d'Urologie, Hôpital cantonal, Bâle Suisse.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Gasser
mesh_terms: D042462:4-Quinolones; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000517:prevention & control; D018890:Chemoprevention; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000652:urine
chemical_list: D042462:4-Quinolones; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D024841:Fluoroquinolones
vernacular_title: Prophylaxie par les quinolones en chirurgie transurétrale.