Abstract

Introduction: Patients undergoing hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery frequently have preoperative cholestasis and ERCP or preoperative biliary drainage may be necessary. This is a known higher risk for bacterobilia and leads to a higher risk for developing surgical site infections. Standard antibiotic prophylaxis may not be totally effective in this population.

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