[Biopsies of the kidney, prostate and urinary bladder]

Biopsies of the kidney, prostate and urinary bladder are amongst the most frequent interventions in urology. A correct indication, preparation and performance are important to achieve good results and low complication rates.

In this review complication management in biopsies of the kidney, prostate and urinary bladder are discussed.

A selective search of the literature, with emphasis on systematic reviews and larger cohort studies was performed.

Complication rates are generally low. However, certain factors such as coagulation disorders, anatomical malformations, accompanying morbidities or antibiotic resistance may play a significant role and increase rates of complications. Especially complications such as hematuria and injury of contiguous organs are described in the literature.

Biopsies of the kidney, prostate and urinary bladder can be performed with low complication rates if general and specific factors in the planning of the intervention and prevention of complications are considered.