Analysis of the Pathogen Distribution and Antimicrobial Resistance after Plastic Surgery of the Urogenital System

We aimed to summarize the distribution of pathogenic bacteria for postoperative infection of different genitourinary plastic surgery and the antimicrobial resistance of the major pathogens.

Between January 2011 and December 2021, following plastic surgery of the urogenital system, microbial strains from infected patients were collected, identified, and counted. The antibiotic sensitivity and distribution characteristics of common pathogens in relation with the surgical procedures were studied by WHONET 5.6, along with the main bacteria accounting for early infection.

A total of 76 cases were included in the study. Among these, 53 Gram-negative bacteria were detected, with Escherichia coli (18 of 53) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (nine of 53) accounting for the majority. There were also 23 Gram-positive bacteria, among which Staphylococcus aureus (six of 23) and Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (five of 23) were the most common. In terms of antimicrobial resistance, E. coli was highly sensitive to amikacin, piperacillin/tazobactam, cefoxitin, and imipenem, whereas P. aeruginosa was highly sensitive to gentamicin, amikacin, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam, imipenem, ceftazidime, and ciprofloxacin. Procedures for urethral repair, urethral reconstruction, and lump resection were most commonly associated with infection. Among these, urethral repair was responsible for the majority of infections. The pathogenic bacteria involved in postoperative infections varied overall, but the most prevalent was E. coli.

Gram-negative bacteria are the major cause of infection following genitourinary plastic surgery. The specific bacterial strains, degrees of antimicrobial resistance, and length of infection varied among the various procedures. The results of this study may provide references for clinical medication and the prevention and control of such infections.