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Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
Prostate biopsy
A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which samples of tissue are removed from your prostate gland and then examined under a microscope to help cancer diagnosis or other conditions.
The prostate gland produces part of the semen and is found underneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body).
Your surgeon will usually recommend a prostate biopsy if earlier tests have shown a high level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) or if a lump or enlarged prostate has been found during a rectal examination. A prostate biopsy is routinely done as an out-patient or day case, with no overnight stay in hospital.
The biopsy is usually taken using fine needles passed through the wall of your rectum under ultrasound guidance. This is called a transrectal ultrasound–guided biopsy. Most transrectal biopsies do not need anaesthesia or sedation. However, sometimes a local anaesthetic may be used to numb the area beforehand.
A prostate biopsy can also be taken via the urethra, or via the area between the anus and scrotum (the perineum). These methods are less common and do require anaesthesia. Your surgeon will advise which method is most suitable for you.
Your surgeon will explain the benefits and risks of having a prostate biopsy, and will also discuss any alternatives to the procedure.
Prostate cancer treatment by high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-surgical procedure that uses high frequency ultrasound energy to heat and destroy tissue with cancer in the prostate gland, without affecting healthy surrounding tissue. The prostate gland produces part of the semen and is found underneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body).
The procedure can be done under general anaesthesia. This means you will be asleep during the treatment. However, for some patients, epidural or spinal anaesthesia is preferable. This completely blocks the feeling in your lower body but you stay awake. Your surgeon and anaesthetist will discuss with you which type of anaesthesia is most suitable in your case.
The procedure is sometimes performed as a day-case, but some patients may need to stay overnight in hospital. Your surgeon will explain the benefits and risks of having HIFU prostate treatment and will also discuss the alternatives to the procedure.
Where can I get treatment?
HIFU is a new treatment and not yet available at all Spire Healthcare hospitals. Please call 0800 434 6600 for information on available locations or enter "HIFU" on Spire Healthcare's treatment search page.
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All-inclusive prices for prostate surgery
You can choose to have one-off private treatment at a Spire Healthcare private hospital for most types of operations, procedures and tests. You’ll be seen quickly and receive your treatment at a convenient time.
As a self-pay patient, you don’t need private health insurance. Spire Healthcare willl give you a single, all-inclusive fixed price for your treatment.
Benefits of one-off private treatment with Spire Healthcare
- Quality-assured medical and nursing care
- Treatment in a clean and comfortable private hospital
- Choice of appointment times
- Tour of the hospital before admission
- Continuous care from your consultant
- Pre-admission information about your procedure
- Written discharge guidance
- Private room with en-suite bath or shower, if you’re staying overnight
- Healthy vegetarian and snack options for all meals
- Use of a phone* ,TV and radio in your room
- Visitors at any time
- Free tea and coffee for your visitors
- Meals for visitors*
- Free parking for you and your visitors (subject to availability)
* You’ll need to pay extra for this
To request an information pack, a guide price for any one-off private treatment or to discuss your personal situation please call 0800 434 6600.
Contact details
Spire Healthcare
Tel: 0800 434 6600
Email: Online enquiry form
Website: www.spirehealthcare.com
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