Use of Multi-Parametric MRI With Prostate Biopsy for Cancer Diagnosis.

Comparative Analysis of Software-based MRI-Ultrasound Image Fusion Against Cognitive Targeting of Multi-Parametric MRI Findings With Prostate Biopsy

This is a prospective single center trial to examine the rates of cancer diagnosis when using computerized software to target suspicious lesions within the prostate identified on mpMRI. The primary evaluation involves comparing the rate of cancer diagnosis when using software-based MRI-Ultrasound image fusion guided biopsy to sample mpMRI findings to the use of visual guided biopsy (cognitive or mental targeting) of the same target. The hypothesis being tested is that fusion guided biopsy will increase detection prostate cancer within mpMRI findings as compared to visual guided biopsy of these areas

Inclusion Criteria:

• No previous diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• No contraindication to prostate biopsy (e.g. coagulopathy, medical condition prohibiting abstinence from anti-platelet or anticoagulation therapies, anatomical considerations, anatomical considerations)
• Active urinary tract infection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior pelvic radiotherapy
• Prior androgen deprivation therapy
• Evidence urinary tract infection or significant urinary retention
• Prostate instrumentation (e.g. prostate biopsy, transurethral prostate procedure) within 2 months prior to mpMRI.
• Contraindication to MRI (severe claustrophobia, indwelling metallic objects incompatible with MRI, pacemaker)