• Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?

I will have a prostate biopsy. Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?

4 Answers

  • Pathologist
  • Roseburg, OR

Yes, General anesthesia is administered to make it easier for the patient to stay still during the procedure. Thank you.

  • Pathologist
  • Augusta, GA

Local anesthesia is usually adequate.

  • Pathologist | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
  • Maywood, IL

Sometimes. Consult the Urologist who is obtaining informed consent to do the procedure

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Maybe conscious sedation.

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