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Mr Robert Ewing
MB BS FRCS
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Spire Cheshire Hospital
Honorary Lecturer
University of Liverpool

 

Prostate Biopsy

PATIENT ADVICE FOLLOWING PROSTATIC BIOPSY

Prostatic biopsy is a procedure where small cores of tissue are taken from the prostate for analysis. The procedure is commonly done in conjunction with a trans-rectal ultrasound.

You may have a raised PSA blood test or an abnormal prostate on digital rectal examination.

You will be given antibiotics as the infection rate can be high.

The operation is carried out under a local anaesthetic.  It is uncomfortable but not painful to undergo.

DOs

  • Contact the hospital immediately if you find you cannot urinate or you are bleeding excessively or you have severe pain or a high temperature.
  • Take your prescribed painkillers or Paracetamol as instructed. You may feel tender and sore following your operation.
  • Take the antibiotics you are prescribed. It is important to complete the course of tablets.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. 2-3 litres a day will suffice. Occasionally you may have a little blood in your urine which needs to be flushed through.
  • Resume work when fit to do so

DONTs

  • It is best not to drive straight away after the procedure.  You may drive the next day
  • Refrain from sexual intercourse until you are comfortable and the blood in the urine has ceased

If you have any initial problems, or are worried and need advice, please contact the ward on 01925 215070 at the Spire Cheshire Hospital or complete the form below:



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