Effect of Intraprostatic Local Anesthesia During Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy: Comparison of 3 Methods in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial

Abstract

A combination of intracapsular anesthesia and periprostatic nerve block is an effective and useful technique that is well tolerated by the patient. It decreases the level of pain and discomfort associated with the prostatic biopsy procedure.