Care at Home after Needle Biopsy of the Prostate

How You Might Feel After Your Operation

• You may feel slightly nauseated, light-headed or sleepy for 24 hours after your anaesthetic.
• You may have a slight temperature for 2 days.
• You can expect to have an ache in the area of biopsy and mild discomfort when passing your urine.
• You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine and semen that may last up to 3 weeks.

Pain and Medication

• Ask your surgeon about resuming your usual medications.
• Use the pain medication that is prescribed for you when you need it.

• Eat light foods for the first day, such as tea, toast, soup and Jell-O® - drink extra fluids.
• If diabetic, follow your surgeon’s instructions regarding diet and medication.

• For the first 24 hours after your surgery, do not drive, operate heavy equipment, drink alcohol, smoke or make important decisions.
• Arrange for someone to be with you the first night at home.
• Some fatigue can be expected for a few days after your operation.
• Avoid any activity that strains the area of your surgery such as straining for a bowel movement.
• Ask your surgeon when it will be safe to return to your regular activities and work.

Follow-Up Care

• Call your surgeon’s office to arrange a follow-up appointment.

You will need to call your doctor if you have:

• A fever that persists after 2 days;
• More than a small amount of bright red bleeding from the area where the needle was used;
• Redness, swelling, a foul smelling discharge or pain where the needle was used;
• Trouble passing your urine;
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that persists beyond 24 hours.