THE VALUE OF FUSION BIOPSY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LOCALIZED TUMORS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MR-GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSY METHODS

Abstract. Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the most common oncological diseases in men. Standard prostate biopsy with subsequent histological verification is currently an integral part of the diagnosis of PC, however, the number of false-negative results and cases of underestimation of the degree of tumor aggressiveness remains excessively high. Advances in the field of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mMRI) have led to improved detection of prostate tumors. This review summarizes the main technical aspects of fusion biopsy. The most well-founded classification of fusion biopsy is described, which allows comparing the results of MR-guided biopsy methods with standard methods of prostate biopsy. Attention is focused on the frequency of complications after fusion biopsy, which will significantly improve the outcome of treatment of oncological patients.