Povidone-iodine for transrectal prostate biopsy

Area of Science:

• Medical research methodology
• Surgical intervention protocols
• Infection control in healthcare settings

Background:

• Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSP) is a common urological procedure.
• Rectal cleansing is sometimes employed to reduce the risk of infectious complications.
• Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is an antiseptic agent with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and synthesize evidence on the effects of rectal cleansing with povidone-iodine (PVP-I) versus no cleansing in patients undergoing TRUSP.
• To assess the impact of PVP-I rectal cleansing on infectious complications and other outcomes following TRUSP.

Main Methods:

• This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review.
• The review will adhere to Cochrane methodology for intervention reviews.
• Systematic search of relevant databases will be conducted to identify eligible studies.

Main Results:

• This section will report the findings of the systematic review once studies are identified and analyzed.
• Results will focus on comparing outcomes between the PVP-I cleansing group and the no cleansing control group.

Conclusions:

• The conclusions will be drawn based on the synthesized evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of PVP-I rectal cleansing prior to TRUSP.
• This review aims to inform clinical practice guidelines for TRUSP procedures.