Testing-Related Health Impact of Transrectal and Transperineal Prostate Biopsy as Assessed by Health Utilities.

Prasad R ShankarChad EllimoottilArvin K GeorgeMiriam Hadj-MoussaParth K ModiSimpa SalamiJeffrey J TosoianJohn T WeiMatthew S Davenport

Published in: The Journal of urology (2021)

Transperineal and transrectal prostate biopsies have similar effect on temporary health-related quality-of-life. Transient differences relate to intraprocedural pain. These data can inform clinical decision making and future cost-utility models.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
public health
healthcare
decision making
mental health
benign prostatic hyperplasia
chronic pain
health information
ultrasound guided
pain management
health promotion
neuropathic pain
big data
current status
risk assessment
social media
drug induced