Pathologic prostate cancer grade concordance among high-resolution micro-ultrasound, systematic transrectal ultrasound and MRI fusion biopsy
Lokeshwar S, Choksi A, Smani S, Kong V, Sundaresan V, Sutherland R, Brito J, Renzulli J, Sprenkle P, Leapman M. Pathologic prostate cancer grade concordance among high-resolution micro-ultrasound, systematic transrectal ultrasound and MRI fusion biopsy. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2024 PMID: 39521675, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2024.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMRI-TRUSMRI-TRUS fusionImage-guided biopsyFusion biopsyGG upgradingTRUS biopsyBiopsy strategyBiopsy typeNo significant differencePathological concordanceBiopsy techniqueHigh-resolution micro-ultrasoundMRI-TRUS fusion biopsyMultivariate logistic-regression analysisMRI fusion biopsySystematic transrectal ultrasoundProstate cancer patientsSignificant differenceMicro-ultrasoundLogistic-regression analysisMultivariable-analysisPathological downgradingPathological upgradingRandomized controlled trialsProstate biopsyRisk factors for Gleason score upgrade from prostate biopsy to radical prostatectomy
Smani S, Sundaresan V, Lokeshwar S, Choksi A, Carbonella J, Brito J, Renzulli J, Sprenkle P, Leapman M. Risk factors for Gleason score upgrade from prostate biopsy to radical prostatectomy. Exploration Of Targeted Anti-tumor Therapy 2024, 5: 981-996. PMID: 39280242, PMCID: PMC11390291, DOI: 10.37349/etat.2024.00259.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGleason score upgradingProstate-specific antigenRisk factorsMagnetic resonance imagingRadical prostatectomyScore upgradingAssociated with Gleason score upgradingBiopsy to radical prostatectomyHigher-risk prostate cancerPatients treated with surgeryProstate magnetic resonance imagingClinically localized diseaseGleason grade groupLow-risk diseaseRecognition of risk factorsBody mass indexGleason upgradingFinal pathologyProstate volumeProstate biopsySource of diagnostic uncertaintyBiopsy coresLocalized diseaseProstate cancerInitial managementRisk Factors and Contemporary Management Options for Pain and Discomfort Experienced During a Prostate Biopsy
Diaz G, Webb L, Rabil M, Lokeshwar S, Choksi A, Leapman M, Sprenkle P. Risk Factors and Contemporary Management Options for Pain and Discomfort Experienced During a Prostate Biopsy. Current Urology Reports 2024, 25: 243-252. PMID: 38896314, DOI: 10.1007/s11934-024-01220-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProstate biopsyRisk factorsEffective pain management strategiesDiagnosed prostate cancerPain management strategiesIn-office proceduresModern management optionsNonadherence to treatmentContemporary management optionsEnhance patient comfortInnovative imaging modalitiesExperience of painFusion biopsyProstate volumePain intensityProstate cancerPain varyPatient ageIncreased painFollow-upIn-officeManagement optionsSurveillance adherenceBiopsyPharmacological analgesics