Patabendige, M.Herath, R.P.Wijesooriya, W.R.P.L.I.2018-02-082018-02-082017Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2017;39(4):74–772279-1655http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/18600Surgical site infections are a common complication of Gynaecological surgeries. Up to 8-10% of Gynaecological patients undergoing an operative procedure will develop a surgical site infection. In surgeries with high rates of post-operative infection, antibiotic prophylaxis can play a major role in improving outcomes. In addition there are many indications where antimicrobial treatment is necessary in day-to-day Gynaecological practice. This review summarizes the available medical literature to assess the indications and appropriate antimicrobials for common circumstances in Gynaecological practice.en-USAntibiotic useArticle