Enhanced guideline-compliant antimicrobial prophylaxis based on preoperative urine culture pathogens reduces bloodstream infection and sepsis following ureteroscopic lithotripsy

Key Points

• Bloodstream infection and sepsis rates decreased significantly following enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis.
• Findings show that compliant regimens based on urine culture pathogens lead to lower infection rates.
• Analysis involved patients undergoing ureteroscopic lithotripsy across multiple clinics over a defined period.
• Implications suggest a need for adherence to guidelines in preoperative preparations to improve surgical outcomes.