Can Needle Size Improve Cancer Detection Rate of Transperineal MRI Target Prostate Biopsy Without Affecting Side Effects?

AOP2780 - Can Needle Size Improve Cancer Detection Rate of Transperineal MRI Target Prostate Biopsy Without Affecting Side Effects?

Differences in terms of diagnostic capability and side effects related to the needle caliber used for prostate biopsy sampling in patients with suspected prostate cancer

To assess whether a larger caliber (16G) prostate biopsy needle increases the diagnostic capability of prostate neoplasia compared to a smaller caliber (18G) needle, while keeping perioperative complications constant.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical suspicion of prostate cancer (presence of elevated prostatic specific antigen and/or suspicious digital rectal examination);
• Presence of at least one suspicious prostate lesion on MRI (Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System ≥ 3) according to the Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System v2.1 performed before Magnetic Resonance Imaging/transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under active surveillance or with a previous diagnosis of prostate neoplasia prior to biopsy.
• Previous radiotherapy to the prostate for neoplasia.