Prostate Biopsy in Windhoek

About this service

A prostate biopsy samples prostate tissue for diagnosis, and it is carried out in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic's on-site day theatre. This procedure is usually recommended after other tests, such as a blood test or examination, raise concern about the prostate, giving your doctor a definitive way to check for abnormal cells. Small samples of tissue are taken from the prostate using a needle, guided carefully to ensure representative samples are collected, and these are then sent to a laboratory for detailed analysis.

It is a routine and well-established way of investigating prostate concerns, even though the reason for having one can understandably feel worrying. Your doctor will explain the results clearly once they are available and discuss what they mean for you.

What to expect

• Your doctor explains why a biopsy is recommended based on your earlier test results.
• Anaesthesia or local numbing is used so the procedure is as comfortable as possible.
• Several small tissue samples are taken from the prostate using a fine needle.
• You have a follow-up appointment once results come back from the laboratory.

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• Raised PSA levels found on a blood test
• An abnormal finding on prostate examination
• A doctor has recommended further investigation of the prostate
• Family history of prostate concerns prompting closer investigation

Frequently asked questions