Abstract:This systematic review was performed to compare the current understanding of the relative efficacies and complications associated with transperineal (TP) vs. transrectal (TR) prostate biopsy. All clinical controlled trials reporting prostate cancer (PCa) detection rates and complications associated with TP and TR biopsies were systematically identified, including extensive biopsy procedures. A subgroup analysis was performed to assess the impact of certain clinical factors, e.g., prostate-specific antigen (PSA… Show more
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