A Randomized Controlled Trial of Preoperative Prophylactic Antibiotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Moderate to High Infectious Risk Population: A Report from the EDGE Consortium

Giving 7 days of preoperative antibiotics vs 2 days decreases the risk of sepsis in moderate to high risk percutaneous nephrolithotomy patients. Future guidelines should consider infectious risk stratification for percutaneous nephrolithotomy antibiotic recommendations.