Prostate Cancer
What is a transperineal prostate biopsy?
What is the short answer?
At Advanced Urology, our urologists do transperineal biopsies.
Instead of passing the needle through the rectum, the needle goes through the skin between the scrotum and the anus.
Should you book a visit?
If a biopsy has been recommended, schedule a visit.
What else should I know?
This approach is linked to a lower risk of infection, and it reaches all parts of the prostate well.
Your MRI is paired with live ultrasound so suspicious areas can be targeted.
It's done under anesthesia in our surgery centers, takes about 30 minutes, and you go home the same day.
Blood in the urine or semen afterward is common.
What happens at a visit?
In Rockdale County, your visits with us take place at our Conyers Clinic (1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012), and we’re glad to help you book.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists perform transperineal biopsies because they reach all parts of the prostate well and carry a lower risk of infection. When you have an MRI, we pair it with live ultrasound so suspicious areas can be targeted. Before the biopsy, we explain the whole process. Afterward, we meet with you to go over the results and next steps.
What happens at a visit?
Ahead of the biopsy, we’ll check your medicines with you, blood thinners in particular, and hand you written instructions. Your results visit takes place at our Conyers Clinic, where we’ll explain what was found and what comes next.
How should I prepare?
Before your biopsy, tell us about blood thinners and supplements, and follow the written instructions we give you. Have your ID, insurance card and medicine list with you, and plan for a driver because anesthesia is used. Bring your MRI report too.
When should I call?
Call us if you have trouble urinating or heavy bleeding after the biopsy. Fever or chills? Please go straight to the ER.
Is there a video on this?
One video explains PSMA PET/CT scans, and in the other Dr. Marc Greenstein marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
- Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer What the video covers: A podcast episode explaining the PSMA PET/CT scan, an imaging test used to look for prostate cancer throughout the body and to see whether it is still in the prostate or has spread.
- Watch: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by Marc Greenstein What the video covers: Dr. Marc Greenstein talks about prostate cancer for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Where can I learn more?
For general information. It can’t replace an exam. More Rockdale articles