Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided needle biopsy of the prostate is the method of choice for detecting prostate cancer as it safely allows early detection of the tumour. Although patient acceptance ...

If the Crossfire debate at the American Urological Association (AUA) virtual annual meeting is any indication, advocates for transperineal (TP) biopsies face an uphill battle in persuading U.S.

About two million American men undergo transrectal biopsies each year to diagnose prostate cancer or to monitor low-risk and favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancers for active surveillance (AS).

Hemospermia is known to be associated with transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-PB). The true incidence of hemospermia, its duration and implications are not well established. We ...

MADRID — For patients who undergo prostate biopsy, patient-reported adverse effects and attitudes are similar when either a transperineal approach or the more traditional transrectal approach is used, ...

When it comes to prostate biopsy, is the transperineal or transrectal route better? Urologists are currently awaiting results from ongoing clinical trials exploring whether transperineal prostate ...