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Is a prostate biopsy, in an otherwise healthy person, typically done only under general anesthesia?
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Prostate biopsy: is usually performed with short acting hypnotic sedatives and performed using ultrasound guidance.
Answered 6/24/2018
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Prostate biopsy: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/urology/prostate_biopsy_92,p07710 There are 3 ways the biopsy can be done transrectal, perineal or transurethral- through the urethra/ penis . Only the transurethral would need anesthesia and it can be local or general. Will your doctor be treating prostatic hypertrophy as well? f/u/ w/ urology
Answered 6/24/2018
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