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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Infections
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a frequent complication following pelvic organ prolapse repair and anti-incontinence surgery, with reported incidence rates ranging widely from 14% to 64%.
  • Managing and reducing postoperative UTIs is crucial for patient recovery and minimizing healthcare costs associated with prolonged hospital stays and additional treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel intraoperative bundle in decreasing the incidence of symptomatic UTIs in patients undergoing pelvic organ prolapse repair and/or anti-incontinence surgery.
  • To assess the impact of the intraoperative bundle on secondary outcomes such as postoperative urinary retention and the development of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.

Main Methods:

  • A change in practice was implemented, introducing an intraoperative bundle consisting of urethral meatus re-prepping with 4% chlorhexidine before instrumentation and storing the Foley catheter in a gentamicin/saline solution when not in use.
  • A pre-implementation cohort from the year prior to the intervention served as a comparison group, with data collected for 6 months post-implementation.
  • The primary outcome measured was the incidence of symptomatic UTIs within 30 days postoperatively. Secondary analyses examined the association between UTI rates and urethral instrumentation, surgeon, and procedure type, as well as bacterial resistance patterns.

Main Results:

  • The study included 461 patients, with no significant differences in baseline demographics or comorbidities between the pre-bundle and post-bundle groups.
  • A significant reduction in symptomatic UTIs was observed, decreasing from 18.1% in the pre-bundle group to 10.9% in the post-bundle group (P=0.034), representing a 40% decrease.
  • No significant difference was found in the number of urethral instrumentations per case between patients who developed UTIs and those who did not. Furthermore, no increase in antibiotic resistance or failed voiding trials was noted. A nearly 50% decrease in secondary postoperative urinary retention was observed in the post-bundle group.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented intraoperative bundle, comprising urethral re-prepping and specific Foley catheter management, effectively reduced symptomatic UTIs by 40% within 30 days of prolapse and anti-incontinence surgery.
  • These interventions are characterized by their low cost and ease of implementation, making them a valuable consideration for surgeons aiming to minimize postoperative UTIs in this patient population.
  • The bundle's success in reducing UTIs may also contribute to a decrease in secondary postoperative urinary retention, further enhancing patient recovery.