World journal of urology
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World journal of urology · Dec 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialThe efficacy of periprostatic local anaesthetic infiltration in transrectal ultrasound biopsy of prostate: a prospective randomised control study.
It is still uncertain as to which form of anaesthesia is the optimum. We conducted a study to identify the best location and optimum volume of anaesthetic agent in order to achieve best pain relief and cooperation from our patients. We also assessed the need for local anaesthetic gel for probe lubrication and if the number of cores during biopsy makes a difference in the pain score. ⋯ We suggest that a 10 cc 1% Lignocaine infiltration at the apical region of the prostate be used to obtain best pain relief during this procedure. Plain lubricant jelly is sufficient for probe insertion. There is no need to alter the anaesthetic requirement if number of cores is increased.