ArticleInfectious diseases & clinical microbiology2026
Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Neurosurgery: A Nationwide Survey on Guideline Adherence in Türkiye.
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Objective: Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is a key strategy for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs), yet its implementation in clinical practice remains variable despite established guideline recommendations. This study aimed to assess neurosurgeons' knowledge and practices regarding SAP in Türkiye and to evaluate their adherence to current guideline recommendations. Materials and Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted among actively practicing neurosurgeons across Türkiye using an online survey. A structured questionnaire, informed by relevant national and international guidelines collected data on demographic characteristics and key aspects of SAP, including antibiotic selection, timing of initiation, dosing strategies, and duration of prophylaxis. Categorical variables were analyzed using the chi-square test, and a Results: A total of 464 participants were included. Overall,30.2% of respondents rated their SAP knowledge as "good," ranging from 21.9% among residents to 80% among professors ( Conclusion: Adherence to key components of SAP remains suboptimal among neurosurgeons in Türkiye. Although knowledge levels varied across academic ranks, this did not consistently translate into clinical practice. Structured educational initiatives, institutional protocols, and audit-based interventions may help improve adherence to guideline-based SAP practices. Graphical Abstract: Graphical Abstract.
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