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When prostate cancer remains undetectable: The dilemma
Mahmoud Othman Mustafa1, Louis Pisters2
1Department of Urology, An-najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Turkish Journal of Urology
|September 2, 2015
Summary
Saturation biopsies improve prostate cancer detection rates, especially after negative initial biopsies. This method offers accurate oncological mapping without significantly increasing risks or detecting insignificant cancers.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Transrectal ultrasound-guided sextant biopsy has evolved with modifications to enhance prostate cancer (PCa) detection.
- The 12-core biopsy scheme is standard but misses high-grade PCa, necessitating saturation biopsies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role and efficacy of saturation biopsies in improving prostate cancer detection rates.
- To assess the oncological mapping accuracy and safety of saturation biopsies.
Main Methods:
- Review of modifications to biopsy schemes, including saturation biopsies.
- Comparison of saturation biopsy outcomes with extended biopsy schemes regarding detection rates and morbidity.
Main Results:
- Saturation biopsies are indicated for suspected PCa after previous negative biopsies.
- Saturation biopsies show no significant increase in morbidity or detection of insignificant PCa compared to extended schemes.
- Accurate oncological mapping is a key benefit of saturation biopsies.
Conclusions:
- Saturation biopsies enhance PCa detection and improve oncological mapping.
- Further research is needed on optimal core numbers and diagnostic value post-therapy failure.
- Magnetic resonance imaging shows promise in improving detection and reducing biopsy burden, but limitations persist.
