What does this research mean for the field?

Ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy is as effective as transrectal biopsy for diagnosing prostate cancer while offering significant advantages in reducing postoperative complications, pain, and negative emotional responses. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To compare the effectiveness of transperineal and transrectal biopsies in diagnosing prostate cancer.

April 15, 2026

Ultrasound‐Guided Transperineal Versus Transrectal Prostate Aspiration Biopsy in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer

Key Points

To compare the effectiveness of transperineal and transrectal biopsies in diagnosing prostate cancer.
Utilized ultrasound-guided techniques for both transperineal and transrectal biopsies.
Evaluated postoperative complications and pain levels in patients post-biopsy.
Assessed emotional responses related to each biopsy method.
Transperineal biopsy resulted in fewer postoperative complications compared to transrectal biopsy.
Patients reported lower pain levels after transperineal biopsy.
Transperineal biopsy was associated with reduced negative emotional responses.

Abstract

Both ultrasound-guided transperineal and transrectal prostate biopsies are effective diagnostic methods for prostate cancer. Transperineal biopsy offers advantages in reducing postoperative complications, pain, and negative emotional responses, supporting its preferential use in selected patients.

Ultrasound‐Guided Transperineal Versus Transrectal Prostate Aspiration Biopsy in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer

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Abstract

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