A biopsy needle penetrates the prostate gland. Needle is rotated then pulled part way out. This is repeated several times. Needle is removed. Sutures are used to close incision site.
Adhesive bandage is applied.
Tissue is sent to the laboratory for analysis. After the test Immediate post-test care Recovering from a local anesthetic, your vital signs are checked and pain medication provided, if needed. Recovering from a general anesthetic, your vital signs are checked every 30 minutes for the first 4 hours, every hour for the next 4 hours then every 4 hours. Activity after test Complications may result from this test, such as painless passing of blood in the urine and bleeding to the prostatic urethra and bladder. Tell your doctor if you have any problems.