Prostate Biopsy Preoperative Instructions

The time of your procedure may change. If your scheduled time changes, the facility will contact you and let you know what your new time is and when to arrive. PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE FOR SURGERY AT ANY TIME THAT DAY

1. If you were instructed to obtain blood work, EKG, or medical or cardiac clearance, please contact your primary care provider to schedule.
2. DO NOT take any aspirin or aspirin-like compounds for seven days before the biopsy. This includes: Advil, Nuprin, Motrin, Bufferin, Celebrex, Anacin, Vitamin E, multivitamin, or fish oil. You may take Tylenol.
3. If you are on any blood thinners, such as Coumadin/warfarin or if you are diabetic, please notify the surgical scheduler.
4. YOU MUST USE AN ENEMA (SALINE LAXATIVE FLEET) THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BIOPSY OR 2-3 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL TO THE HOSPITAL. A FLEET ENEMA MAY BE OBTAINED OVER-THE-COUNTER AT ANY DRUG STORE OR GROCERY STORE AND INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS.
5. DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. You may take medicine on the morning of surgery with a sip of water.
6. You will receive a prescription for an antibiotic. Bring the antibiotic to the preop area. Take the antibiotic one hour prior to your procedure.
7. A responsible adult over 18 will need to provide transportation after the procedure.
8. Our office will obtain any necessary preauthorization from your insurance company. If you have questions regarding coverage/payment, please request the CPT procedure code from our office and call your
   insurance company.

Locations

Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center
44035 Riverside Parkway, Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (571) 209-6465
www.loudounsc.com
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Inova Loudoun Hospital
44055 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA 20176
Preoperative Department
Phone: (703) 858-6768
www.inova.org

Reston Hospital Center
1850 Town Center Parkway
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 689-9005
www.restonhospital.com

Reston Surgery Center
1860 Town Center Drive, Suite G 100
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 639-3100
www.restonsurgerycenter.com

StoneSprings Hospital
24430 Stone Springs Blvd
Dulles, VA 20166
Preoperative Department
Phone: (703) 957-1022