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JC76, my transperineal biopsy was performed by a PA at Mayo Rochester, not a specialized surgeon. It is an in-office procedure and was done with local (lidocaine) only. I think this is the standard procedure at Mayo Rochester.

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rick137 | @rick137 | Mar 7, 2024

My understanding is the standard at Mayo Phoenix is also an in-office procedure done with a local. Anesthesia in my case will be a work-around for not being able to obtain timely cardiac clearance.

Given the importance of the biopsy I am surprised it was done by a PA. Was it a MRI fusion biopsy?

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