Prevention of urinary tract infections after gynecological and oncogynecological surgeries

Aim. To evaluate the efficacy of the dietary supplement NefroBest-N® for the prevention of urinary tract infections and inflammation after gynecological and oncogynecological surgeries.

Materials and methods. The observational study included two groups of patients. The study group included 72 patients who received therapy containing the herbal preparation NefroBest-N®, 1 capsule twice daily for 30 days following surgery.

The control group included 60 patients who did not receive phytoprophylaxis postoperatively. Antibiotic prophylaxis for all patients was administered with cefazolin 1 g intravenously 1 hour before surgery. Patients also underwent a standard preoperative examination, including a blood biochemistry panel (urea, creatinine, potassium, sodium, C-reactive protein), a urinalysis (presence of mucus, white blood cell count), and a urine culture.

Results. Postoperative leukocyturia was more often observed in the control group – 23.3 % of cases versus 8.3 % of cases in the main group. Extended antibiotic therapy was also more common in the control group. According to the questionnaire, patients receiving NefroBest-N® scored better on their general condition than the control group (16 points versus 12 points), as well as they had less pronounced dysuric symptoms (21 points versus 29 points, respectively) and pain (12 points versus 18 points, respectively).

Conclusion. The use of the herbal preparation NefroBest-N® in the postoperative period reduces the risk of developing leukocyturia and dysuric symptoms, improving the overall well-being of patients. 

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