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Area of Science:

Urology
Gynecology
Infectious Disease

Background:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant healthcare burden.
Postoperative UTIs (SUTIs) are a common complication in gynecologic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined intervention strategy in reducing SUTIs within a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) practice.
To analyze SUTI rates before and after the implementation of quality improvement measures.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 2,389 gynecologic procedures performed between October 2015 and October 2019.
Interventions included perioperative cranberry use, modified catheterization protocols, urinary retention management, and updated antibiotic prophylaxis (cefazolin with metronidazole).
Multivariable logistic regression adjusted for patient and surgical factors to assess SUTI rate changes over time.

Main Results:

The overall SUTI rate decreased by 50% from 14.7% in the first year to 7.3% in the fourth year.
Adjusted analysis showed a 19% annual decrease in the odds of SUTI (OR, 0.81; P < 0.001).
Vaginal prolapse and incontinence surgeries were associated with higher SUTI risk.

Conclusions:

A multimodal approach combining perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions effectively reduces SUTI rates.
Targeted interventions and antibiotic prophylaxis adjustments are crucial for preventing SUTIs in FPMRS practices.