Transperineal prostate biopsy procedure helps reduce side effects

July 3, 2019

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Offering better accuracy and fewer complications, a transperineal prostate biopsy is also a more comfortable experience for the patient. In this KPTV Health Watch news story, John Gunselman, D.O., from Providence Urology Clinic-East, explains how by avoiding the rectal wall, the procedure reduces the risk of infection.

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