A study has revealed that men who receive biopsy treatment of prostate cancer are more prone to observe some complications and end up in admitting to hospitals after some time.

The researchers observed the data of nearly 150,000 Medicare patients between 1991 and 2007, aged above 65. It was notified that 6.9% of the men were admitted to hospitals due to a few complications that had occurred after the procedure however, the ones who did not opt for the procedure just 2.9% of them were admitted to hospitals.

The researchers have stated that patients should be provided with proper knowledge of the after-effects of the treatment.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Urologist and Oncologist Edward Schaeffer stated that biopsy is quite significant for prostate cancer patients. But the experts should tell the patients about the feasible risk attached after carrying out the treatment procedure.

During the biopsy, a needle is inserted many a times through the rectum to gather samples from the gland that is placed under the bladder. The procedure may result in catching infection as the needle can carry the bacteria to prostate, bladder and bloodstream from the bowel.

The researchers suggested that the prostate biopsies should be done with precautions and the experts should follow the guidelines properly to avoid the risk of infection, which could reduce the rate of hospital admissions.