Does Preoperative Topical Antimicrobial Scrub Reduce Positive Surgical Site Culture Rates in Men Undergoing Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement?

Preoperative topical antimicrobial scrub resulted in a 4-fold reduction in preoperative perineal colonization rate and overall reduction in positive surgical site cultures. Given the low cost, safety and efficacy, topical antimicrobial scrub should be considered before artificial urinary sphincter placement.