Fred Saad, Robert Sabbagh, Michael McCormack, François Peloquin
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.9, No.4, pp. 1592-1594, 2002
Abstract Purpose: To compare patient reported pain during TRUS guided biopsies using intrarectal lidocaine gel versus lubricating gel.
Materials and methods: From May 2000 to May 2001, 360 men undergoing transrectal prostate biopsy were enrolled in this study. Patients were randomized into two groups. In group 1, 180 patients received 10 cc of 2% intrarectal lidocaine gel (Xylocaine® 2% jelly, Astra Pharma Inc.) 5 to 10 minutes before the procedure and in group 2, 180 patients received 10 cc of lubricating gel. No other sedation or analgesia was given. Pain level immediately after the last biopsy was assessed More >
Login
Register
