Prostate investigation: How to perform the exam and analysis of the results

A prostate biopsy examination is performed in the operating room or in a sterile and appropriate examination room. This examination is conducted by a urologist, and the patient must lie on his stomach or on his side or a position that the needle can reach the area. After the patient has localized or generally received the narcotic substance, an ultrasound examination is performed or with the help of an ultrasound adapter inserted into the anus, it takes 5 to 10 minutes, and its importance lies in the fact that it provides an accurate specification of the location of the gland. Then the doctor goes into a thin and long needle through the anus to take a sample of the glandular tissue, and 6 – 12 small samples cells are usually taken, this process is not supposed to cause pain or feel uncomfortable; It should be noted that the investigation may take half an hour. The biopsy is performed by the rectal biopsy under the influence of local or general anesthesia, in addition to the anal injection, the patient must fast at least 6 hours before general anesthesia before examining the doctor’s instructions. The biopsy is performed by the perineum (transterineal biopsy), usually under the influence of local anesthesia, and an enema is often placed in the patient’s anus for the rapid cleaning of the rectum (rectum). It is important to mention this here that before the local anesthesia is performed, special preparations do not need special preparations as the environment of the anus is cleaned, and then goes into a needle and inject the topical remedy, this process can cause a sense of minor pain. After examining the completion of the operation, the patient in the recovery room lies a few hours, and certain problems after the investigation are not expected, except that if the patient suffers from strong or continuous bleeding, severe pain or high temperature, the doctor should be informed immediately. In addition, if a urination problem appears after 8 hours after the end of the examination, that is, the patient cannot urinate, it is necessary to inform the doctor.