Tag: prostate biopsy complications

  • Prostate Biopsy: Side Effects and Risks

    UroToday – EAU 2007 – Session on Prostate Biopsy 1 The 7,074 biopsies were performed in 5,153 men. Minor complications included hematuria >1 day (13.8%), hematospermia (35.8%), and rectal bleeding (2.1%). Major complications were prostatitis, epididymitis, fever >38C, rectal bleeding >2 days, and urinary retention, all <1.0%. This study validates the safety of TRUS biopsy…