Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin Therapy in Avoidance of Sepsis in Patient Undergoing Percutanous Nephrolithotomy

Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin Therapy in Avoidance of Sepsis in Patient Undergoing Percutanous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of ciprofloxacin therapy in avoidance of sepsis in patient undergoing percutanous nephrolithotomy. A randomized controlled trial.

To figure out the value of oral ciprofloxacin medication in ameliorate the outcome of renal nephrolithiasis extraction via the endoscope as regard the sepsis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1. Patient 18 years or older
• Stones ≥ 2 cm and/or mild to moderate hydronephrosis
• Sterile mid urine stream

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a stent, nephrostomy tube or indwelling catheter
• Renal failure
• Fever before surgery
• Previous manipulation/procedure
• Concomitant bladder stone or tumour
• Patients with active UTI
• Contralateral renal/ureteric stone