The question relates to the use of this agent in benign disease, in which the prostate gland is not generally removed. There are different problems with such type of procedures, which are not associated with the removal of the prostate gland. They have a different set of problems. Any medical procedure may have some discomfort. The technique is operator dependent.
Some urologists prefer local injections to decrease the discomfort associated with the biopsy.
Multiple biopsies are usually obtained. It has a lot less discomfort for most than having a tooth extraction. There has been some controversy over whether or not Proscar is an effective treatment for prostate problems. ET Proscar is being used for treatment of benign prostate enlargement. It has also been added by some to the combined anti-androgen therapy for prostate cancer.