Prostate & Bladder Ultrasound

Procedure Overview

Prostate & Bladder Ultrasound at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center is a radiation-free diagnostic ultrasound examination designed to evaluate the prostate gland and urinary bladder. The screening assesses prostate volume, parenchymal echogenicity, calcifications, and focal nodules alongside urinary bladder wall contour, intraluminal lesions, and post-void residual volume.

Clinical Indications

• Preventive screening for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and suspicious prostate lesions
• Evaluation of urinary bladder wall thickening, bladder stones, or bladder tumors
• Investigation of lower urinary tract symptoms such as frequent urination, nocturia, weak urinary stream, hesitancy, or incomplete bladder emptying
• Diagnostic correlation alongside serum Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood testing or urinalysis findings (such as hematuria)

How the Screening Works

1. Bladder Filling Preparation: A moderately distended urinary bladder serves as an acoustic window to clearly visualize both the bladder wall and the underlying prostate gland.
2. Ultrasonographic Examination: High-resolution ultrasound imaging measures prostate dimensions and volume while inspecting the bladder lumen and wall contour.
3. Radiologist Evaluation: A board-certified specialist interprets the sonographic findings and recommends appropriate urological or clinical follow-up when indicated.

Preparation & Precautions

• Drink water 1 to 2 hours prior to the examination and refrain from urinating so that your urinary bladder is comfortably full at the time of the scan.
• Do not empty your bladder upon arrival until the ultrasound technologist or physician confirms whether a pre-void bladder scan has been completed.
• No radiation exposure or contrast injection is involved in this examination.