title: [Antibiotic prophylaxis in urologic surgery].
abstract: Antibiotic prophylaxis is highly effective in prevention of postoperative infection. The aim is bacterial growth inhibition during operative procedure. To avoid side-effects, such as increase of bacterial resistant strains and modification of patient flora, some accurate rules are relevant and among them most important are: 1) never last more than 24 hours; 2) choose molecule active against bacteria generally responsible of infections according to the type of operation, but not used in therapeutic field; 3) of crucial importance is the timing of administration: it must start before operation, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before incision. Antibiotic prophylaxis cost must be considered as it accounts for more than 30% of total antibiotic use in hospital.
authors.affiliation: Centre hospitalier privé de Saint-Brieuc, 58, rue Lafayette, 22003 Saint-Brieuc, France. Electronic address: jpm.mignard@wanadoo.fr.
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Mignard
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods*; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003657:Decision Making; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013997:Time Factors; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures