Tissue is sent to the laboratory for analysis. A curved needle is attached to the doctor's finger. It is pushed into the rectum. The needle is rotated to remove tissue then withdrawn. Tissue is sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Local anesthetic is administered to skin between the rectum and base of the scrotum.
The area is cut open with a scalpel. A biopsy needle penetrates the prostate gland. Needle is rotated then pulled part way out. This is repeated several times. Needle is removed.