This Week's Podcast
Episode 148
October 31st at 10:30am CT
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: Pain, Procedure & Recovery Explained
What is it really like to have a transperineal prostate biopsy?
If your doctor has recommended a prostate biopsy, you may have questions that don't always get answered during a busy office visit:
Will it hurt? What happens during the procedure? Where are the needles placed? Will I be awake? How long does it take? What will I feel afterward? When can I return to normal activities?
In this episode of UroPatient, hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, we take a patient-centered look at what men can expect when undergoing a transperineal prostate biopsy.
Unlike the traditional transrectal approach, a transperineal biopsy accesses the prostate through the perineum — the area of skin between the scrotum and anus. The biopsy needle is guided into the prostate to obtain tissue samples that can be examined for prostate cancer.
We'll walk through the experience from the patient's perspective, including what may happen before, during, and after the biopsy.
Topics include:
• What a transperineal prostate biopsy is
• Why your doctor may recommend this approach
• What happens before the procedure
• How the prostate is located and targeted
• Local anesthesia, sedation, or other forms of pain control
• What the biopsy feels like
• How the biopsy needle reaches the prostate
• How long the procedure typically takes
• What patients may experience afterward
• Blood in the urine, semen, or from the biopsy area
• Possible urinary symptoms following the procedure
• Activity restrictions and recovery
• When to contact your healthcare team
• What happens after the tissue samples are sent to pathology
One of the most important things to remember is that every patient's experience can be different. The type of anesthesia, number of biopsy cores, prostate anatomy, biopsy technique, and individual pain tolerance can all affect what the experience is like.
A prostate biopsy can be stressful, but understanding what is going to happen can make the experience much less intimidating.
The goal of UroPatient is simple: help patients know what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to become a more informed participant in their healthcare.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, host of UroPatient.
*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
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