Dr Nikola Petrović
specialist in urology, subspecialist in oncology, urological oncology
Book an appointment with Dr Nikola PetrovićTRUS prostate biopsy in Niš
Taking prostate tissue samples with a thin needle guided by ultrasound, under local anaesthetic, by a urologist.
At a glance
- Done by
- Urologist
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Samples
- Histopathologythe urologist explains the result at follow-up
- Booking
- By phone
Facts and description
A TRUS biopsy involves taking small samples of prostate tissue with a thin needle, guided by an ultrasound probe inserted into the last part of the bowel (rectum). At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, it is done under local anaesthetic by a urologist. The urologist recommends it when a PSA result, an examination or imaging suggests that the tissue needs to be examined. The samples are sent for histopathological analysis, and the doctor explains the result at the follow-up.
All facts
- TRUS biopsy
- Prostate tissue samples with a thin needle, guided by transrectal ultrasound
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Done by
- Urology specialist
- Sample analysis
- Histopathological analysis, a separate item in the urology price list
- Price
- The item is in the price table on this page.
When a prostate biopsy is done
- When a PSA result, prostate examination or imaging suggests the tissue needs to be examined
- The urologist decides on the biopsy after the consultation
Good to know
- A biopsy is for diagnosis; surgery for an enlarged prostate (TURP) is a separate procedure
- If you take blood thinners, tell the urologist and do not stop them on your own
What a TRUS biopsy involves
Step 1: Urology consultation
The urologist reviews the PSA, examination and scans and explains whether a biopsy is needed.
Step 2: Preparation
You receive preparation instructions for the TRUS biopsy when booking.
Step 3: Biopsy
Under local anaesthetic, with a thin needle, guided by an ultrasound probe in the rectum.
Step 4: Result
The samples go for histopathological analysis and the urologist explains the result at follow-up.
TRUS prostate biopsy: prices
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Recovery
- Blood may be seen in the urine or stools for a few days, and in the semen for several weeks.
- With a temperature or shivering, inability to pass urine or heavy bleeding, contact a doctor without delay or, outside working hours, an emergency service.
- The urologist explains the histopathology result at the follow-up.
How to prepare
- Tell the urologist which medicines you take, especially blood thinners. Do not stop them on your own.
- Tell the doctor about allergies.
- You receive exact preparation instructions for the TRUS biopsy when booking.
When to contact a doctor after a biopsy
Contact a doctor without delay (outside working hours an emergency service) if:
- You develop a temperature or shivering
- You cannot pass urine
- Bleeding is heavy
In detail
When does a urologist recommend a prostate biopsy?
The urologist recommends a TRUS biopsy when a PSA result, a prostate examination or imaging suggests that prostate tissue needs to be examined under a microscope. The decision is made after the consultation. Imaging such as prostate MRI can be done at Maja Radiology at the same address.
What does a TRUS biopsy involve?
An ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum, and guided by it the urologist takes small samples of prostate tissue with a thin needle. At Maja Hospital the biopsy is done under local anaesthetic. Preparation differs from an ultrasound over the abdomen, and you receive exact instructions when booking.
After the biopsy
After the biopsy, blood may be seen in the urine or stools for a few days, and in the semen for several weeks. If you develop a high temperature or shivering, cannot pass urine or have heavy bleeding, contact a doctor without delay or, outside working hours, an emergency service.
Histopathology result
The samples are sent for histopathological analysis. The price of the analysis is listed separately in the urology price list. The urologist explains the result at the follow-up appointment and suggests the next steps.
A biopsy is not prostate surgery
A TRUS biopsy takes a tissue sample for diagnosis. Surgery for an enlarged prostate through the urethra (TURP) is a treatment and is described on a separate prostate surgery page.
Frequently asked questions
What does TRUS prostate biopsy mean?
TRUS stands for transrectal ultrasound. In a TRUS biopsy the urologist takes prostate tissue samples with a thin needle, guided by an ultrasound probe in the rectum. At Maja Hospital it is done under local anaesthetic.
When should I contact a doctor after a prostate biopsy?
Without delay if you develop a temperature or shivering, cannot pass urine or have heavy bleeding. Outside working hours contact an emergency service. A little blood in the urine or stools in the first days and blood in the semen in the following weeks can occur after a biopsy.
When is the prostate biopsy result ready?
The samples are sent for histopathological analysis, and the urologist explains the result at the follow-up appointment. The urologist tells you at the procedure when to expect it.
How much does a TRUS prostate biopsy cost in Niš?
The price of a TRUS biopsy under local anaesthetic is in the price table on this page and in the urology price list. Histopathological analysis of the samples is listed separately in the urology price list.
The information in this text is general in nature and does not replace an examination by a doctor.
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Information on this website does not replace a medical examination. Treatment is decided by a doctor after the examination.