Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging targeted biopsy techniques compared to transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Edward J BassA PantovicMartin John ConnorStacy LoebA R RastinehadMathias WinklerRhian GabeHashim Uddin AhmedPublished in: Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases (2021)
In patients with suspected PCa on MRI, MRI-GB offers superior rates of csPCa detection and reduces detection of insignificant PCa compared to TRUS-GB. No individual MRI-GB technique was found to be better in csPCa detection. Prospective adequately powered randomized controlled trials are required.
Keyphrases
- magnetic resonance imaging
- ultrasound guided
- contrast enhanced
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- diffusion weighted imaging
- fine needle aspiration
- label free
- real time pcr
- randomized controlled trial
- prostate cancer
- computed tomography
- systematic review
- cancer therapy
- drug delivery
- study protocol
- quantum dots
- meta analyses