Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis: The New Gold Standard? Recommendations from the European Association of Urology Guidelines on Prostate Cancer and Urological Infections.

Pilatz, Adrian; Cornford, Philip; Bonkat, Gernot; Kranz, Jennifer · Eur Urol · 2026

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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.

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