2023

Interventional oncology: MRI prostate biopsies

Description

An advanced approach which consists of performing prostate biopsies directly under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in cases where a clinically significant suspicion of cancer persists, despite the absence of histological correlation following the first biopsies performed under ultrasound. This method enables precise visualisation of suspicious areas identified by MRI, providing better targeting of samples and improved detection of potentially malignant lesions.

Added value

The precision in carrying out the procedure and rigour in ballistics are fundamental elements of this approach. This method not only avoids the need to transfer patients abroad, but also improves staging prior to treatment or in the event of prostate cancer recurrence. In addition, by enabling more precise targeting of suspect areas, this technique reduces the risk of false negatives following ultrasound biopsy, ensuring a more complete and reliable assessment of the possible presence of prostate cancer.

Status

The project has been completed and activity has been a monthly routine since June 2023 at the Hôpitaux Robert Schuman.

procedures in less than a year of activity

Paolo Sana

Head of Medical Imaging Department

"By eliminating the need for patients to be transferred abroad and improving staging prior to treatment or in the event of recurrence, this revolutionary approach also reduces the risk of false negatives following ultrasound biopsy."

Nathalie Delaite

ATM X-ray MRI contact

"The introduction of prostate biopsies directly under MRI represents a significant advance, offering greater precision in performing the procedure and unrivalled ballistic rigour. This method specifically addresses cases of suspected clinically significant prostate cancer with no histological correlation following initial ultrasound biopsies."

Sandrine Fontaine

ATM in radiology

"To make this anxiety-provoking examination easier, patients who are anxious and/or claustrophobic can be offered hypnotic support before and during the procedure in order to optimise their care."