A retrospective comparison between transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer

A retrospective comparison between transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between TRUSguided transrectal prostate biopsy (TR) and transperineal prostate biopsy (TP) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The two biopsy methods were evaluated in terms of diagnostic sensitivity and of early and late complication...

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Main Authors: Carmelo Agostino Di Franco, Hussein Jallous, Daniele Porru, Giovanni Luca Giliberto, Tiziano Cebrelli, Carmine Tinelli, Bruno Rovereto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia
Subjects:
Urology
Oncology
Prostate
Biopsy
PSA
Prostatic cancer
Transperineal prostate biopsy
Transrectal prostate biopsy
Rectal exploration
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/aiua/article/view/6608

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