Transrectal prostate biopsy

Mohamed T Ismail; Leonard G Gomella

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2013.07.012

Transrectal prostate biopsy

Urol Clin North Am. 2013 Nov;40(4):457-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2013.07.012. Epub 2013 Sep 11.

Authors

Mohamed T Ismail¹, Leonard G Gomella

Affiliation

¹ Department of Urology, VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA; Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, 1102, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

PMID: 24182969
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2013.07.012

Abstract

Grayscale transrectal ultrasonographic prostate biopsy using local anesthesia remains the standard approach to the definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. Careful patient evaluation and preparation are essential to maximize the results and minimize the complications of the biopsy procedure.

Keywords: Detection; Diagnosis; Prostate biopsy; Prostate cancer; Technique; Transrectal ultrasonography.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biopsy / methods
Humans
Male
Prostate / diagnostic imaging
Prostate / pathology*
Prostate-Specific Antigen / blood
Prostatic Neoplasms / blood
Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
Rectum
Ultrasonography, Interventional

Substances

Prostate-Specific Antigen