Which antibiotic best prevents infection after kidney stone surgery?

NCT ID NCT07355907

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested two antibiotics given before kidney stone surgery to see which one better prevents infections and sepsis. 210 adults took part. One group received a single dose of fosfomycin trometamol, and the other took levofloxacin for five days. The goal was to find the most effective way to keep patients safe from post-surgery infections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of medicine, Tanta University

    Tanta, 11511, Egypt

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