What is a Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Prostate Biopsy?
This procedure is done in the urologist’s office. It is usually done to further evaluate either a PSA or DRE abnormality (or both). It can be an uncomfortable (but very necessary) procedure. To minimize this discomfort, your urologist may provide a mild oral sedative or pain medication. Also, many urologists will use a numbing anesthetic (lidocaine) at key areas around the prostate (Patients should ask their urologist if they do this before biopsy!) Most patients will usually tolerate this procedure with minimal to no lasting discomfort.
