Prostate anesthetic infiltration is a procedure used to reduce discomfort associated with certain urological interventions, particularly prostate biopsies. Performed under medical guidance, this technique involves administering a local anesthetic near the prostate to help manage pain and improve patient comfort throughout the procedure.
Simple, quick, and safe, prostate anesthetic infiltration helps make diagnostic procedures more tolerable while providing patients with a more comfortable and reassuring healthcare experience. At our clinic, this procedure is performed by experienced professionals who take the time to explain each step and answer any questions you may have. If you have been advised to undergo a prostate biopsy or another urological procedure, prostate anesthetic infiltration is an effective solution to minimize discomfort and help you approach your treatment with confidence.
Who are the candidates for a perineal prostatic block?
- Patients who will undergo a transperineal biopsy of the prostate
- Patients who will undergo REZUM treatment of the prostate
- Patients who will undergo internal urethrotomy
- Men who suffer from chronic pelvic floor pain
How does a perineal prostatic block take place?
The patient will be lying on his back, with his legs elevated in stirrups to expose the perineal area. Dr. Marois will introduce an ultrasound probe in the endorectal cavity, to visualize where he will perform the infiltration. The superficial perineal area will first be disinfected with Proviodine so that Dr. Marois can proceed with the aesthesia of the perineal region, with minimal risk of infection. The cutaneous layer of the perineal skin will be infiltrated by a local anesthetic in a rectangular manner and with a triangular extension, just above the anus. A large spinal needle will finally be introduced thru that anesthetised area, in order to reach the deeper peri-prostatic tissues with another anesthetic mixture.