COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PREOPERATIVE URINE CULTURE, INTRAOPERATIVE PCN FLUID CULTURE, AND STONE CULTURE IN GUIDING ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY IN PCNL PATIENTS

Authors

  • Prof. Dr.Karunamoorthy R, Mch,Dr. Saraswathi.S, Mch,Dr. Natarajan V, Mch,Dr Vetrichandar S,Mch,Dr Arunkumar Paranjothi Mch,Dr Manikandan M ,Mch,Dr Harish M Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, stone culture, urine culture, antibiotic therapy, postoperative infections, PCNL

Abstract

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the gold standard for managing large and complex renal stones. Postoperative complication ( infections ) remain a significant concern. The optimal culture strategy for guiding antibiotic therapy remains controversial. 

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Published

2025-12-11