The Impact of Prostate Biopsy on Urinary Symptoms, Erectile Function, and Anxiety

摘要: Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy (PB) is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of cancer. Recently, lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction have been reported following PB. We reviewed literature on PB these summarized known findings between conditions other variables, such as periprostatic nerve block, saturation biopsy, serial biopsies, psychological factors associated with A PubMed search was performed using keywords “prostate biopsy,” “complications,” “erectile dysfunction,” “lower symptoms,” “anxiety,” “quality life.” Eleven key papers are discussed personal experience drawn upon. Based upon available evidence, appears to be short-term exacerbation in some men, well anxiety temporary dysfunction, without a distinct relationship block or number cores biopsied. Additional studies warranted determine definitive etiology if interventions could reduce patient morbidity. In interim, patients should educated counseled about risks before undergoing