Operative outcomes after laparoscopic splenectomy with special reference to prophylactic antibiotics

ConclusionOperative outcomes after LS improved after the standardization of the operative procedure. The administration of PA 1 h before surgery and every 3 h during surgery seems to be sufficient to prevent surgical ‐site infection during LS.

Source: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery - November 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Tsunemi Matsuda, Shoji Kubo, Masaki Ueno, Katsunari Takifuji, Hiroki Yamaue, Shigekazu Takemura, Shogo Tanaka, Hiroji Shinkawa, Koichi Yamada, Hiroshi Kakeya Tags: Original Article Source Type: research