To assess whether a larger caliber (16G) prostate biopsy needle increases the diagnostic capability of prostate neoplasia compared to a smaller caliber (18G) needle, while keeping perioperative complications constant.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Clinical suspicion of prostate cancer (presence of elevated prostatic specific antigen and/or suspicious digital rectal examination);
Presence of at least one suspicious prostate lesion on MRI (Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System ≥ 3) according to the Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System v2.1 performed before Magnetic Resonance Imaging/transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy.
You may not be if
Patients under active surveillance or with a previous diagnosis of prostate neoplasia prior to biopsy.
Previous radiotherapy to the prostate for neoplasia.
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