The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Aug 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPelvic plexus block is more effective than periprostatic nerve block for pain control during office transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy: a single center, prospective, randomized, double arm study.
We compared intrarectal local anesthesia plus pelvic plexus block vs intrarectal local anesthesia plus periprostatic nerve block during transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy. ⋯ Pelvic plexus block under Doppler ultrasound guidance provides better analgesia than periprostatic nerve block during office based transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.