 Patient used prophylactic antibiotics before and after the procedure as prescribed. The patient received antibiotic prophylaxis with oral Ciprofloxacin 500mg and Keflex 500 mg. The patient took 1 tablet of Ciprofloxacin 500mg the night before and morning of the procedure. The patient also took 2 tablets of Keflex 500 mg the morning of the procedure. After the procedures, the patient will take 2 tablets of Ciprofloxacin 500mg and 2 tablets of Keflex 500 mg.Following the discussion of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure, informed consent was obtained.  DynaCad was used to localize the left anterior mid-gland lesion of the prostate at the site of the T2 hypointense lesion. Using the Dynatrim guidance system an 18-gauge MR- compatible needle was inserted into the left anterior mid-gland lesion of the prostate. Upon confirmation of the tip of the needles close to the suspected lesion, MR guided biopsy using an 18 gauge biopsy needle was performed and 3 cores were obtained.The cores were hand delivered to the pathology lab.The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged without any immediate complications.ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Less than 5 cc.
Successful core-biopsies of the 2.0 x 1.0 cm left anterior mid-gland prostate gland lesion.