MRI Fusion Biopsy
What is Prostate Biopsy?
The prostate is a gland found in men that is responsible for the production of part of the semen. The weight of the prostate gland, which is approximately the size of a walnut, is around 20 grams. In some cases, this gland may grow or become cancerous over time.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Therefore, routine screening is of great importance for the prevention and early diagnosis of prostate cancer.
As in many types of cancer, early and accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer and timely implementation of the treatment plan are among the important factors that prolong the life of the patient.
What is MR-TRUS Fusion Prostate Biopsy?
MR-TRUS Fusion Prostate Biopsy is a type of biopsy in which high-tech devices and various computer software are used. This biopsy, which is a targeted method, is a method with high sensitivity.
At the same time, it can be said that using this technique, the problems experienced when tissue samples are taken from the prostate are greatly reduced and more than one imaging method is used together to prevent incorrect diagnosis.