Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis: The New Gold Standard? Recommendations from the European Association of Urology Guidelines on Prostate Cancer and Urological Infections.
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Abstract
Transperineal prostate biopsy is a demonstrably safe procedure, and current evidence indicates that perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis offers no meaningful benefit in further reducing infectious complications. Omission of antibiotic prophylaxis for transperineal biopsy represents a significant step forward in terms of antimicrobial stewardship.
Medical subject headings
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Prostatic Neoplasms
- Prostate