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- Publisher
- Karger
- Copyright
- © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel
- ISSN
- 1661-7649
- eISSN
- 1661-7657
- DOI
- 10.1159/000327440
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
With a global increase in the routine performance of prostate specific antigen levels in men, there continues to be a steady increase in prostate biopsies. Despite the rapid developments in radiological imaging of the prostate, modifications in prostate specific antigen evaluations (free/total levels) and development of biomarkers for prostate cancer detection, transrectal ultrasound guided biopsies continue to be a methodology for diagnosis of prostate cancer worldwide. Despite current developments the so called biopsy ‘gold standard’ remains to be fully defined. We review current literature to evaluate the role of performing saturation prostatic biopsies in patients routinely and describe the role of new developments as an alternative to the technique.
Journal
Current Urology – Karger
Published: Jan 1, 2011
Keywords: Prostate cancer; Diagnosis; Biopsy