A
transrectal prostate biopsy is usually done with a device that contains a
spring-loaded needle. The needle enters the prostate gland and removes a tissue
sample quickly.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology |
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| Last Revised | September 12, 2012 |
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