NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Antibiotic Resistance and the Need for Tailored Treatment in Surgery

Reevaluating and Refining Prescribing Practices


Originally published by our sister publication General Surgery News

By Chase Doyle
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Robert G. Sawyer, MD

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—With the rising threat of antibiotic resistance, healthcare providers must reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure and ensure better patient outcomes across various surgical infections. During the 2023 annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society, a trio of experts addressed the need for surgeons to implement evidence-based, tailored antibiotic treatments to