Before your biopsy in Marietta
Bartow County men who need a prostate biopsy see our urologists at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center. We'll review your PSA history, exam findings and any MRI, and explain why a biopsy is recommended. Tell us about blood thinners and allergies, since some medicines need to be paused.
How our urologists explain the approach
In a transperineal biopsy, the needle passes through the skin between the scrotum and anus rather than through the rectum. That route avoids carrying rectal bacteria into the prostate. We'll explain what anesthesia is used, how long it takes, and when results usually come back.
Call us after a biopsy if
- You develop fever or chills
- You can't pass urine
- Bleeding is heavy or doesn't slow down
For Cartersville-area men
Blood in urine or semen for a while afterward is common and gradually clears. Cartersville, Adairsville and Emerson men may phone (678) 344-8900 with scheduling needs or questions. We'll go over the results in person and talk through next steps, whatever they show.
Common questions
Will I be awake?
No. Our urologists do the biopsy with anesthesia at our surgery centers, so you are asleep. Plan for a ride home and some soreness for a few days.
When will I get results?
Results come back once the lab has processed the tissue, and we go over them with you in person. That review covers the Gleason grade and how much tissue held cancer.
If an MRI showed a specific area of concern, targeted samples from that spot may be taken along with standard ones.
Plan a quiet day afterward.
Light meals are fine that evening, and most men return to work within a day or two.
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