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Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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To evaluate perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) practices and factors associated with prolonged postoperative antibiotic use among urologists and general surgeons in Türkiye. This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among actively practicing urologists and general surgeons in Türkiye between April-May 2026. The survey evaluated demographic characteristics, PAP preferences, postoperative antibiotic use patterns, institutional protocol adherence, and factors associated with prolonged prophylaxis. Prolonged postoperative antibiotic use was defined as antibiotic continuation beyond 24 hours. Comparisons between specialties were performed, and logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of prolonged antibiotic use. A total of 102 surgeons participated in the study, including 52 urologists and 50 general surgeons. First-generation cephalosporins were the most commonly preferred prophylactic antibiotics (49%). Although 66.7% of participants reported preferring a single-dose PAP strategy, 45.1% continued postoperative antibiotics beyond 24 hours in actual clinical practice, and 19.6% prescribed oral antibiotics at discharge. Fear of infection (43.1%), institutional habits (19.6%), and medicolegal concerns (17.6%) were the leading perceived reasons for prolonged antibiotic use. Urologists more frequently preferred third-generation cephalosporins, prolonged postoperative antibiotic use, and discharge oral antibiotics (all p<0.05). In multivariable analysis, urology specialty was the only independent predictor of prolonged postoperative antibiotic use (OR:3.87, 95% CI: 1.45–10.27, p=0.007). Prolonged postoperative antibiotic use remains highly prevalent among surgeons in Türkiye despite contemporary guideline recommendations. Significant discrepancies exist between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice, particularly among urologists. Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship interventions and improving adherence to evidence-based PAP protocols may help reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure.

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Etik Beyan

The study protocol was approved by the Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (date: 08/04/2026; approval number:2026/07-14). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, and electronic informed consent was obtained from all participants before survey completion.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Cerrahi (Diğer), Üroloji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

23 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

20 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

5 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 52

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aydın, Y. M., & Şen, M. (2026). Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty, 52. https://doi.org/10.32708/uutfd.1955266
AMA
1.Aydın YM, Şen M. Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Uludağ Tıp Derg. 2026;52. doi:10.32708/uutfd.1955266
Chicago
Aydın, Yavuz Mert, ve Murat Şen. 2026. “Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study”. Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty 52 (Temmuz). https://doi.org/10.32708/uutfd.1955266.
EndNote
Aydın YM, Şen M (01 Temmuz 2026) Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty 52
IEEE
[1]Y. M. Aydın ve M. Şen, “Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study”, Uludağ Tıp Derg, c. 52, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.32708/uutfd.1955266.
ISNAD
Aydın, Yavuz Mert - Şen, Murat. “Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study”. Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty 52 (01 Temmuz 2026). https://doi.org/10.32708/uutfd.1955266.
JAMA
1.Aydın YM, Şen M. Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Uludağ Tıp Derg. 2026;52. doi:10.32708/uutfd.1955266.
MLA
Aydın, Yavuz Mert, ve Murat Şen. “Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study”. Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty, c. 52, Temmuz 2026, doi:10.32708/uutfd.1955266.
Vancouver
1.Yavuz Mert Aydın, Murat Şen. Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Practices Among Urologists and General Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Uludağ Tıp Derg. 01 Temmuz 2026;52. doi:10.32708/uutfd.1955266

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