Prostate biopsies: Available technique, approaches and diagnostic accuracy

Arch Esp Urol. 2016 Jul;69(6):302-10.

Abstract

Despite advances in the diagnosis of prostate cancer over the past century, it remains a leading cause of cancer related death. A recent recommendation against screening has further complicated the diagnosis and management of this condition. It remains to be demonstrated if newer diagnostic modalities will have an impact on mortality rates. Most certainly, not all prostate cancers need to be diagnosed, and methods of accurately diagnosing those cancers that lead to death needs more work. In this review article, we describe the different techniques, approaches and diagnostic accuracies of the currently used biopsy methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / methods
  • Humans
  • Image-Guided Biopsy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Prostate / pathology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*