A prospective survey of current prostate biopsy practices among oncological urologists

Brewster S., Tuerkeri L., Brausi M., Ravery V., Djavan B.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.17, no.2, pp.5071-5076, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.5071-5076
  • Keywords: prostate cancer, transrectal ultrasound, prostate biopsy, CANCER, TRIAL, PAIN, MEN
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Needle biopsy of the prostate is a common outpatient procedure. In March 2009, the European Association of Urology (EAU) published an updated, evidence-based "Guidelines on Prostate Cancer," including recommendations for this procedure.