“Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?”
I will have a prostate biopsy. Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesia
Yes, General anesthesia is administered to make it easier for the patient to stay still during the procedure. Thank you.
Local anesthesia is usually adequate.
Sometimes. Consult the Urologist who is obtaining informed consent to do the procedure
Maybe conscious sedation.
