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    Prophylactic antibiotics like co-trimoxazole and cephalexin significantly reduced urinary tract infections after prostatic surgery. While carfecillin was ineffective, all tested antibiotics decreased other post-operative infections.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Surgical Prophylaxis

    Background:

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common complications following prostatic surgery.
    • Effective prophylactic antibiotic strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of short-term prophylactic antibiotic regimens in preventing UTIs and other complications after prostatic surgery.
    • To compare the effectiveness of cephalexin, co-trimoxazole, and carfecillin against a control group.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving 200 patients undergoing prostatic surgery.
    • Patients were allocated into four equal groups: control, cephalexin, co-trimoxazole, and carfecillin.
    • A short-term prophylactic regimen of 3 antibiotic doses was administered.

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    Main Results:

    • The incidence of UTIs decreased significantly from 28% in the control group to 8% (co-trimoxazole) and 16% (cephalexin).
    • Carfecillin did not demonstrate effectiveness in reducing UTIs.
    • All three antibiotics (cephalexin, co-trimoxazole, carfecillin) effectively reduced other infective sequelae.

    Conclusions:

    • Co-trimoxazole and cephalexin are effective prophylactic agents against UTIs in patients undergoing prostatic surgery.
    • While carfecillin showed no benefit for UTIs, it, along with the other antibiotics, helped reduce other post-operative infections.
    • Short-term antibiotic prophylaxis can mitigate infectious complications in prostatic surgery.