Background Prostate biopsy remains the gold standard approach to verify prostate cancer
diagnosis. Transrectal (TR) biopsy is a regular modality, while transperineal (TP) biopsy is …

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between TRUSguided
transrectal prostate biopsy (TR) and transperineal prostate biopsy (TP) in the diagnosis of …

To systematically assess the efficacy and complications of transrectal (TR) versus
transperineal (TP) prostate biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer (PCa). A meta-analysis …

Background Rrisk of infection and hospitalization after transrectal prostate biopsy (TRBx)
has been increasing worldwide. Several modified antibiotic regimens have met with variable …

Objective To address the limitations and challenges associated with transrectal (TR) biopsy
and to present transperineal (TP) biopsy as a viable and potentially safer alternative to TR …

Background Transrectal (TR) ultrasound guided prostate biopsy and transperineal (TP)
ultrasound guided prostate biopsy are the two most commonly used methods to detect …

Background Transrectal (TR) and transperineal (TP) approaches for prostate biopsy have
different morbidity profiles. Our institution transitioned to a preference for multiparametric …

Purpose Detection rate for prostate cancer (PCa) and complications following transperineal
prostate biopsy (TPBx) were reported. Methods From January 1991 to December 2012 …

In patients suspicious for prostate cancer, a prostate biopsy should be performed. Biopsies
are possible either by the transrectal or transperineal routes. Compared with the transrectal …

Background Because conventional prostate biopsy has some limitations, optimal variations
of prostate biopsy strategies have emerged to improve the diagnosis rate of prostate cancer …