A Study of Changes to Prostate Procedures

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Modifications to Prostate Needle-Based Procedures

The purpose of this study is to look whether using local anesthesia during a transperineal prostate biopsy, while put to sleep by IV sedation, helps reduce the number of people who feel significant pain in the recovery room. The researchers will also look at how local anesthesia affects the amount of pain medication used, how quickly people can go home after the biopsy, and how well they recover after leaving the hospital.

Inclusion Criteria:

Local anesthesia versus no local anesthesia during transperineal biopsy, while the patient is under IV sedation:

• Patients scheduled for transperineal prostate biopsy at the JRSC or Monmouth.

Standardization of a periprocedural pathway versus usual care for focal gland ablation:

• Patients scheduled for a partial prostate gland ablation procedure at the JRSC.

Exclusion Criteria:

Local anesthesia versus no local anesthesia during transperineal biopsy, while patient is under IV sedation:

• None

Standardization of a periprocedural pathway versus usual care for focal gland ablation:

• None