Current Status of Prostate Biopsy in Africa: Are We Ready for a Targeted Biopsy?
The findings indicate a critical need for concerted efforts to bridge the gap in prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment in Africa. Enhancing the quality of prostate cancer care on the continent requires investments in training, infrastructure, and standardization of practices. Collaborative efforts towards adopting advanced diagnostic tools and methods are essential for aligning African practices with global standards, ultimately improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients.
Authors
- Marcella D. C. Biyouma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0400-9448)
- Ndoye Alain Khassim
- Adama Ouattara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8910-0806)
- Taofiq Olayinka Mohammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7533-9362)
- Muhawenimana Emmanuel
- Brahima Kirakoya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4942-7278)
- Anteneh Tadesse Kifle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5338-1589)
- Kaboré Fasnéwendé Aristide
- Kaleab Habtemichael Gebreselassie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2270-6632)
- Abdullahi Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5984-3553)
- Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3494-6350)
- Ouima Justin Dieudonné Ziba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8934-8200)
- C. U. Agbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5889-309X)
- Mahamat Ali Mahamat
- M. Lezrek
- Hassan Dogo
- Lazarus John
- Yameogo Clotaire Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega
Institutions
- University of N'Djamena (TD)
- University of Ilorin (NG)
- University of Douala (CM)
- Benue State University (NG)
- Groote Schuur Hospital (ZA)
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto (NG)
- Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec (SN)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo (BF)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Bhatia Hospital (IN)
- Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail (MA)
- Université Adam Barka d'Abéché (TD)
- University of Maiduguri (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Prostate
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pros.24867
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00