Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Ultrasound Fusion-Guided Prostate Biopsy: Review of Technology, Techniques, and Outcomes

Michael Kongnyuy, Arvin K. George, Ardeshir R. Rastinehad, Peter A. Pinto

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Abstract

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided (12–14 core) systematic biopsy of the prostate is the recommended standard for patients with suspicion of prostate cancer (PCa). Advances in imaging have led to the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of PCa with subsequent development of software-based co-registration allowing for the integration of MRI with real-time TRUS during prostate biopsy. A number of fusion-guided methods and platforms are now commercially available with common elements in image and analysis and planning. Implementation of fusion-guided prostate biopsy has now been proven to improve the detection of clinically significant PCa in appropriately selected patients.

Original languageEnglish
Article number32
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalCurrent Urology Reports
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2016

Keywords

  • Biopsy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Prostate cancer
  • Transrectal ultrasound

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