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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2026

Bacteriuria After Diagnostic Flexible Cystoscopy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Prospective Study.

Tsia-Shu Lo, Chean-Wen Li, Ai-Leen Ro, Chien Chien Yu, Tzu Hsiang Hsieh, Yi-Hao Lin Md

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Tsia-Shu LoDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, 333. 2378@cgmh.org.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3885-1359
Chean-Wen LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sarawak General Hospital, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Ai-Leen RoDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, 333.
Chien Chien YuDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, 333.
Tzu Hsiang HsiehDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, 333.
Yi-Hao Lin MdDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, 333.

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Abstract

introduction and hypothesisFlexible cystoscopy is well tolerated by women. Reprocessing of cystoscopes requires sterilization or, at least, high-level disinfection (HLD). This study aims to assess the incidence of bacteriuria after flexible cystoscopy using ortho-phthalaldehyde HLD.

methodsThis is a prospective study. Seventy-eight women undergoing diagnostic outpatient flexible cystoscopy were included. Exclusion criteria were microbiologically confirmed or acute urinary tract infection, significant urethral stricture, and bleeding disorders. Cystoscopes were reprocessed using ortho-phthalaldehyde. Pre-cystoscopic urine cultures were obtained via catheterization 3-5 days prior. Post-cystoscopic urine cultures were obtained immediately after the procedure. No antibiotics prophylaxis.

resultsOne woman (1.3%) developed post-cystoscopy bacteriuria. The overall mean age was 58.7 ± 11.2 years; the mean BMI was 23.4 ± 3.3 kg/m

conclusionsThe incidence of bacteriuria following flexible cystoscopy was 1.3%. Ortho-phthalaldehyde is effective for HLD in flexible cystoscopy, provided robust rinsing, drying, and exposure-tracking protocols are maintained.

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BacteriuriaCystoscopesCystoscopyDisinfectionAgedAntibiotic ProphylaxisFemaleHumansIncidenceMiddle AgedProspective StudiesBacteriuriaFlexible cystoscopyHigh-level disinfectionTransurethral catheterizationUrinary tract infection

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