Local anaesthetic techniques for performing transperineal prostate biopsy

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 01 March 2021; doi:10.1038/s41585-021-00443-7New technical modifications enable transperineal prostate biopsy to be performed in the ambulatory setting under local anaesthesia. Although a variety of techniques for administration of local anaesthetic during transperineal prostate biopsy have been described, no consensus exists regarding the most effective method to use. Thus, ample opportunity exists for procedural innovation and future study on this topic.
Source: Nature Reviews Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research