A prostate biopsy is a procedure that involves extracting tissue samples from the prostate and examining them to check for cancerous cells.

It's estimated that about 5% to 7% of men after a transrectal prostate biopsy will experience a serious urinary infection. And so therefore, we set out to see if there's a newer approach, that is ...

Viewpoint In the post-prostate-specific antigen era, the diagnosis of prostate cancer is made using the 10-12 core transrectal US-guided biopsy procedure.

Three studies explored the safety and effectiveness of the transperineal and transrectal approaches in terms of prostate cancer detection rates and complications.

About two million American men undergo transrectal biopsies each year to diagnose prostate cancer or to monitor low-risk and favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancers for active surveillance (AS).

Povidone-iodine cleansing plus formalin disinfection during transrectal prostate biopsy may reduce infectious complications.

This short guide will detail what a prostate biopsy is, who should have one, how it's done, the best ways to prepare for the procedure, and what the results mean for your prostate health.