“How long does local anesthesia last after a prostate biopsy?”

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“How long does local anesthesia last after a prostate biopsy?”

I will have a prostate biopsy. How long does local anesthesia last after a prostate biopsy?

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**Dr. Neville Fernandes** Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neville Fernandes Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA

Depending on which local anesthetic they use, it can be anywhere from 45 min to 12 hours Neville Fernandes

**Mr. Alex Preston** Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Alex Preston Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA

3-4 hours

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Several hours.