Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy
Anesthesia Implications
Position: Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time: 5-30 min (very short)
Blood Loss: Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain: Minimal (1-3)
Maintenance Paralytic: No
Anesthetic Approaches
- MAC, Propofol Drip
- GLMA
The Anesthesia
Good anesthetic depth – The biopsies are very stimulating. Make sure to have the patient deep enough when the surgeon begins taking them.
Position – Occasionally these procedures will be done in a lateral position.
