Transperineal versus transrectal prostate biopsy for predicting the final laterality of prostate cancer: are they reliable enough to select patients for focal therapy? Results from a multicenter international study

Transperineal versus transrectal prostate biopsy for predicting the final laterality of prostate cancer: are they reliable enough to select patients for focal therapy? Results from a multicenter international study

Objectives: To compare the concordance of prostate cancer (PCa) laterality between the extended transperineal (TP) or transrectal (TR) prostate biopsy (BP) and radical prostatectomy (RP) specimens. To identify predictors of laterality agreement between BP and RP. Materials and Methods: Data from 5...

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Main Authors: R. Miano, C. De Nunzio, F.J. Kim, B. Rocco, P. Gontero, C. Vicentini, S. Micali, M. Oderda, S. Masciovecchio, A.D. Asimakopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2014-01-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Prostatic Neoplasms
Biopsy
therapy [Subheading]
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