68-year-old male with history of elevated PSA. Following a discussion of the procedure with the patient and/or family, including its risks, benefits, alternatives and steps to prevent infection, an informed written consent was obtained and documented in the patient's chart. The patient was placed prone on the MR table.A needle guide was placed into the rectum and under MRI guidance, 3 passes were made into the right anterior apex of the prostate using an 18-gauge core needle. The specimens were hand delivered to surgical pathology. The patient tolerated the procedure well and left the department in stable condition without any complications.ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Less than 5 cc.
Successful MRI guided prostate biopsy.PLAN: Will monitor patient in holding for 1-2 hours then discharge home.