Retrospective, single center evaluation of transperineal prostate biopsy omitting antibiotic prophylaxis and omitting periinterventional screening for bacteriuria - Takeaways - MDSpire

Retrospective, single center evaluation of transperineal prostate biopsy omitting antibiotic prophylaxis and omitting periinterventional screening for bacteriuria

  • By

  • Francois Leboutte

  • Tim Schykowski

  • Jeroen Van de Plas

  • Oscar Lemmer

  • Andreas Neisius

  • June 19, 2025

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    The study evaluated the safety of omitting antibiotic prophylaxis in transperineal prostate biopsies without screening for bacteriuria.

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    A total of 636 patients were included in the retrospective analysis of transperineal prostate biopsies performed between January 2019 and August 2020.

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    The primary endpoint was the rate of postinterventional infectious complications, while the secondary endpoint focused on general complication rates.

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    The findings could significantly impact public health by addressing the issue of inappropriate antibiotic use and rising bacterial resistance.

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    The study highlights the need for further research to clarify the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in transperineal prostate biopsy procedures.

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Retrospective, single center evaluation of transperineal prostate biopsy omitting antibiotic prophylaxis and omitting periinterventional screening for bacteriuria

  • by Francois Leboutte, Tim Schykowski, Jeroen Van de Plas, Oscar Lemmer, Andreas Neisius

  • June 19, 2025

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