Prostate Ultrasound and Biopsy in Lake Mary, Florida (FL)

A prostate biopsy is a procedure where several small tissue samples are collected from the prostate gland and examined for any signs of cancer. An ultrasound is a procedure which uses ultrasonic waves to produce images which help guide the biopsy procedure. Here is what you can expect during your prostate ultrasound and biopsy.

Prostate Ultrasound and Biopsy: What to Expect

During your prostate ultrasound, your urologist will use an ultrasound wand which is slightly larger than a pen with a hollow needle attached. The ultrasound wand is inserted into your rectum and guided to your prostate (transrectal). Your urologist will then perform the biopsy by collecting several small pieces of tissue from both sides of the prostate. The tissue samples will be sent to a lab to be examined by a pathologist who specializes in identifying disease in human tissue.

Your prostate ultrasound and biopsy will take approximately 30 minutes and will be administered under local anesthesia in your doctor’s office or in an outpatient clinic. If you are exceptionally nervous, your doctor can administer a sedative to help you relax.

Before your ultrasound and biopsy you may be asked to clean the rectal area with an enema. Medications such as antibiotics may be administered as a precaution either before or after the procedure to reduce the risk of infection. Tell your urologist is you are taking any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, blood thinning medications such as warfarin or heparin, or blood thinning herbal medications such as gingko biloba, garlic, ginseng or fish oil, as these can increase the risk of bleeding.


About Charles N. Witten, MD

Dr. Witten received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1980. He subsequently completed his medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984. He returned to Philadelphia to complete his General Surgical and Urological Surgery Residencies at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania from 1984 - 1990. The University of Pennsylvania's Urological Surgery Residency is considered on of the top training programs in the country. He served as chief resident his final year. Dr. Witten joined Central Florida Urology Associates after completing his residency in 1990. He has been board-certified by The American Board of Urology since 1992.

Dr. Witten has served on numerous hospital committees including chairmanships of surgical peer review and credentials committees. He has served on the Education Committee for the Seminole County Medical Society. From 2002-2005, he served as Chairman of the Department of Urology at Florida. During his tenure, the hospital procured the DaVinci Robot to perform robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Witten's particular areas of interest include prostate, bladder and renal cancers; urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction with emphasis on penile implant surgery; male infertility; microscopic surgery including vasectomy reversal; DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomy; laparoscopic urological surgery, and management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with minimally invasive techniques including microwave thermotherapy and green light laser Photo-vaporization (PVP) of the prostate.

Dr. Witten is an active member of The American Urological Society, The American Association of Clinical Urologist, The American Fertility Society, The Florida Urological Society and The Seminole County Medical Society. He is married with four children and resides in Lake Mary, Florida.

Featured Specialist for Prostate Ultrasound and Biopsy in Lake Mary, FL

Charles N. Witten, MD

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