Procedure | Recommended Antibiotics and Comments |
Transrectal prostate biopsy |
Ciprofloxacin oral 500mg (1 hour prior to procedure) |
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Endoscopic ureteric stone fragmentation / removal Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Clean-contaminated surgery (opening of urinary tract) |
Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table. |
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) |
Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table OR Ciprofloxacin oral 500mg (1 hour prior to procedure) |
Clean-contaminated surgery (use of bowel segments or manipulation of bowel) Urethroplasty (without free flap) Radical prostatectomy |
Metronidazole IV 500mg + Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table. |
Radical cystectomy |
Co-amoxiclav IV 1.2g If penicillin allergy: Metronidazole IV 500mg + Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table. |
Free flap urethroplasty (with buccal mucosal graft) |
Metronidazole IV 500mg + Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table. Continue amoxicillin oral 500mg + metronidazole oral 400mg every 8 hours for up to 72 hours post op. If penicillin allergy: Clarithromycin oral 500mg every 12 hours + metronidazole oral 400mg every 8 hours. |
Transurethral resection of bladder tumour |
Not routinely recommended Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table for large / necrotic tumours. |
Cystoscopy, urodynamic examination Clean, open and laparoscopic urological surgery |
Not recommended |
Scrotal procedures (without prosthesis) |
Not routinely recommended Consider Metronidazole IV 500mg + Gentamicin IV as per Gentamicin prophylactic dosing table if high risk. |
Laparoscopic nephrectomy |
Flucloxacillin IV 1g If penicillin allergy: Teicoplanin IV 400mg |
Guideline reviewed | March 2024 |
Page updated | September 2024 |