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Is the prostate needle biopsy a risky thing to do?
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No: Prostate biopsy is done with ultrasound guidance.In expert hands prostate biopsy is relatively simple procedure that is usually done on outpatient basis.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Little: Prostate biopsy is done transrectally--meaning going through the tissue in your rectum/anus area and carries a very small risk of infection and bleeding. It is certainly not fun, but overall it is considered a pretty safe procedure, done routinely in the doctor's (urologist office)...
Answered 3/27/2016
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