Comparison of 3 different methods of anesthesia before transrectal prostate biopsy: A prospective randomized trial

Obek C., Ozkan B., Tunc B., Can G., Yalcin V., Solok V.

JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.172, no.2, pp.502-505, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 172 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.ju.0000131601.06286.26
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.502-505
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Periprostatic nerve block (PNB) is the most common anesthesia technique used before prostate biopsy. However, needle punctures for anesthetic infiltration may be painful and cause higher infectious complications. We assessed whether addition of rectal lidocaine gel would improve its efficacy. We also investigated the efficacy and safety of tramadol, a codeine derivative, as a noninvasive method.