Indications, Utilization and Complications Following Prostate Biopsy: New York State Analysis
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Diseases
Hospitalization
Hospitals, High-Volume
Postoperative Complications
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
abstract
Across New York State, infectious complications after prostate needle biopsy have increased over time. With higher complications using the transrectal approach and minimal utilization of targeted antibiotic prophylaxis, further efforts should focus on the evaluation and implementation of these strategies to reduce post-prostate needle biopsy complications nationally.
