Transrectal Biopsy vs. Transperineal Biopsy: What are the Risks?

Dr. Eric Ballon-Landa talks the risks of the various types of prostate biopsies. Increasingly we are moving from a transrectal biopsy to a transperineal biopsy as there are much fewer risks when compared to traditional biopsy.
Dr. Eric Ballon-Landa provides comprehensive urologic care for both male and female patients. In addition to general urology, he performs robotic surgery of the prostate, bladder, kidney, and ureter; microsurgical treatment of varicocele and spermatic cord denervation; ultrasound-guided percutaneous kidney stone surgery; and minimally invasive surgeries for benign prostate hyperplasia (REZUM, Urolift).
In addition, Dr. Ballon-Landa evaluates and treats urologic cancer of the prostate, kidney, ureter, bladder, testis, and penis, and performs MRI- and ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy in clinic. More information online at www.slucare.com
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They never discuss dignity of patient. Having had both procedures, can tell you the effectiveness of both procedures is identical. The humiliation factor of transperinal approach is off the charts - feet up, legs spread, fully exposed to 2-3 female techs/nurses and the urologist. Also hurts a lot more. Go transrectal for your prostate cancer biopsy. Even my urologist told me “I’m not doing transperineal if and when I get prostate cancer”.