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Prostate biopsy and anaesthesia: an overview.

Gunnar Aus1, Jan-Erik Damber, Jonas Hugosson

  • 1Department of Urology, Sahlgrens University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden. gunnar.aus@vgregion.se

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|July 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Periprostatic local anesthetic injection effectively reduces pain during transrectal prostate biopsies. This method is recommended as the preferred clinical standard for pain management in these procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pain Management
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies can cause significant pain and discomfort.
  • Effective pain management is crucial for patient tolerance and procedural success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of various pain relief methods for prostate biopsies.
  • To establish a clinical standard for managing pain during these procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted on MEDLINE for studies on anesthesia and prostate biopsies.
  • 45 relevant English-language articles published up to November 2004 were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Intravenous sedoanalgesia is effective but impractical for routine use.

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  • Diclofenac suppositories and inhaled nitrous oxide show promise but have limitations.
  • Periprostatic local anesthetic injection (minimum 10 cm3) demonstrated significant efficacy compared to placebo or rectal gel.

    • Conclusions:

    • Periprostatic local anesthetic injection is currently the most effective and preferred method for pain relief during transrectal prostate biopsies.