That is good. The additional chance of infections is only 2%.
However there is no damage done to rectum. I think my urologist stated the infection rate for transpernial was 1 in 500. I did not want the extra chance of infections via rectum but mostly did not want the pain and anxiety of having it done rectally and awake.

I have PTSD Anxiety/Panic disorder so dealing with the added stress of this was not something I wanted to endure both mentally and physically. We are all different in what we can endure and even our pain thresholds.

I was corresponding with one person on MCC who did not want to do the Space/Oar and markers transpernial without being under anesthesia. I had mine done this way at UFPTI and other than pressure felt not a problem after I relaxed.

From my Space/Oar and markers my radiologist/oncologist said, "think of this way, we are putting something in versus biopsies taking something away."

To have it done (biopsies) transpernial takes anesthesia and a lot of urologist don't want the extra concerns that come with anesthesia complications. At Mayo Jacksonville the transperinial with anesthesia is considered surgery so you have an anesthesiologist and done in surgery room versus doctors office. This is at Mayo Jacksonville so don't know about other locations.

I think your doctor was very smart giving pills and shots for antibiotics. When I had the Space/Oar and markers my radiologist/oncologist took a smear to pinpoint the type of antibiotic best for me and I like you took before procedure. No problem like you.