Polyhymnia Whether a prostate biopsy requires hospitalization depends on the specific procedure and the patient's physical condition. In most cases, it can be completed on an outpatient basis. If there is a risk of infection or the patient has many underlying diseases, a short-term hospitalization is required.
Transrectal prostate biopsy is usually performed in an outpatient setting and is completed within 20 minutes after local anesthesia. The patient can be discharged from the hospital after observing no abnormalities for 2-4 hours. This method is suitable for patients who do not have obvious coagulation dysfunction, do not use anticoagulant drugs, and have stable health conditions. After the outpatient operation, you need to avoid strenuous exercise for 3 days, and prohibit bathing or swimming within 1 week. Follow the doctor's advice to use preventive antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets and cefixime dispersible tablets to reduce the risk of infection.
For patients who require sedation and anesthesia, have severe diabetes, or have low immune function, it is recommended to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days for transperineal prostate biopsy. Complications such as bleeding and urinary retention can be closely monitored during hospitalization, and a urinary catheter can be placed if necessary. Elderly patients or patients with cardiovascular diseases can also receive ECG monitoring simultaneously during their hospitalization, and doctors will adjust treatment plans in a timely manner based on pathological results. Hospitalized patients need to keep their perineum clean after surgery, and routine urine examinations will be performed at least once during hospitalization.
Regardless of whether it is an outpatient or inpatient operation, activities that increase pelvic pressure, such as riding a bicycle or lifting heavy objects, should be avoided for 2 weeks after surgery. It is recommended to record the urination situation. If persistent hematuria, fever or difficulty urinating occurs, you should return to the hospital for examination immediately. Prostate-specific antigen needs to be reviewed 1 month after surgery, and whether further treatment is needed is determined based on the pathological results. Pay attention to supplementing high-quality protein and vitamin C in the diet to promote wound healing.
