Reduced Core Targeted (RCT) Biopsy: Combining Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Transrectal Ultrasound Fusion Targeted Biopsy with Laterally-directed Sextant Biopsies - an Alternative Template for Prostate Fusion Biopsy

ConclusionAs a preliminary study, among men with MRI suspicious lesions and previous negative prostate biopsy or those under active surveillance, an image-targeted plus sextant biopsy platform can be associated with increased efficiency of detecting clinically-significant prostate cancer with fewer random cores. Future large series are needed to validate the clinical implication of this reduced core template in comparison with targeted fusion biopsy plus standard 12-core schema.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research