Jay D. Raman, MD presented “Infections Following Prostate Needle Biopsy – An Evidence-Based Approach to Tackling A Common Problem” during the 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on February 1, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How to cite: Raman, Jay D. “Infections Following Prostate Needle Biopsy – An Evidence-Based Approach to Tackling A Common Problem.” February 1, 2023. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/infections-following-prostate-needle-biopsy-an-evidence-based-approach-to-tackling-a-common-problem/
Infections Following Prostate Needle Biopsy – An Evidence-Based Approach to Tackling A Common Problem – Summary
Jay D. Raman, MD addresses infections following prostate needle biopsy, presenting an evidence-based approach to managing this common problem. He notes the prevalence of infections following prostate needle biopsy in recent years, attributing this increase to antibiotic resistance and the inherent risks associated with transrectal biopsy procedures.
At the core of his presentation, Dr. Raman reviews current evidence and guidelines for preventing infections post-biopsy. He examines the role of prophylactic antibiotics and emphasizes the importance of tailoring antibiotic prophylaxis to individual patient risk profiles, including prior infection history, local resistance patterns, and patient comorbidities.
Dr. Raman also explores alternative biopsy techniques aimed at reducing infection rates. A shift towards transperineal biopsy approaches has demonstrated lower infection risks compared to traditional transrectal methods. The presentation includes an analysis of the benefits and limitations of these techniques, supported by recent clinical data.
About The 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 42nd iteration of the meeting took place from February 1st to 4th, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jay D. Raman, MD, FACS, is Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Raman completed his urology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Medical Center followed by a fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Raman's clinical practice focuses on robotic-assisted surgery for upper and lower tract urologic cancers, having completed over 2,500 cases. His clinical research centers on quality of care for prostate cancer patients, novel treatments for upper-tract urothelial carcinoma, biomarkers for urinary tract cancers, prostate biopsy infections, as well as complications of urologic surgery. To date, he has co-authored over 350 manuscripts, book chapters, and editorials and serves on the editorial board for three journals and as a reviewer for 12 journals.
Dr. Raman is currently Chair of the American Urologic Association (AUA) Office of Education and Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic AUA section. He also serves on the Urology Advisory Council for the American College of Surgeons.
